We should think about that: the fatter one is, the more likely one is to die before one's time.

: animal tissue consisting chiefly of cells distended with greasy or oily matter. : oily or greasy matter making up the bulk of adipose tissue and often abundant in seeds.

Definition of 'fatter' fatter in British English comparative adjective See fat

To make or become fat; fatten. Very little or none at all: a fat lot of good it will do him. Very little or no chance.

fatter definition: having more body fat. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

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Fatter is the comparative form of the adjective 'fat', used to describe someone or something with more body fat than another. This term can refer to animals, people, or even objects that …

Examples After indulging in rich desserts, she felt she was getting fatter. The cat became fatter after being fed scraps from the table. His doctor warned him that he needed to lose weight …

There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun fatter, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Anatomy an oily substance found in certain animal tissue and plant seeds, and used in cooking and in the manufacture of soaps and other products: [uncountable] His diet was too rich in fat. …