big fat
The phrase "big fat" is commonly used for emphasis in informal English, often to describe something as extreme, noticeable, or large.
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Definition
B2General
(colloquial)Used to emphasize that something is very large in size or amount.
Example
- She gave me a big fat hug.
- They had a big fat wedding.
B2General
(colloquial, pejorative)Used to emphasize that something is complete, utter, or total, often in a negative way.
Example
- That's a big fat lie.
- He's a big fat idiot.
B2General
(colloquial)Used to describe something as exaggerated or extreme.
Example
- He told a big fat story about his adventures.
- She made a big fat promise she couldn't keep.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big fat":
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