fatso
|fat/so|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈfætsoʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfæt.səʊ/
overweight person
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fatso' originates from English, specifically derived from the word 'fat,' where 'fat' meant 'having a large amount of excess flesh.'
Historical Evolution
'fat' transformed into the colloquial term 'fatso' in the 20th century, used informally to describe someone overweight.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person with excess weight,' but over time it evolved into a derogatory term for someone overweight.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a derogatory term for a person who is overweight.
He was often teased and called a fatso in school.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 01:06