Fatter
/ˈfæ.tər/
Definitions
Having more body fat than usual; corpulent.
/ˈfæ.tər/
More corpulent
My dog is getting fatter because I've been giving him too many treats.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're comparing two friends, one who has a bit of a tummy and another who has a much bigger one. The second friend is *fatter* than the first! It's like saying they have more body fat than before.
👶 For kids: When someone has more 'squish' than usual, like they've been eating a lot of yummy treats!
More Examples
She was fatter than she remembered herself to be.
He used to be skinny, but he's gotten fatter since he started working a desk job.
How It's Used
"He's getting fatter around the middle."
"The doctor advised him to eat less and get fatter."
From Old English *fættra*, comparative of *fætt* 'fat'.
The word has been used to describe greater physical corpulence since at least the 14th century.