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FATTENING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Fattening.

Fattening - as an adjective satellite

Subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter

Example: "A fattening hog"

Fattening - as a verb

To cause (a person or animal) to be fat or fatter.

Example: "We must fatten the turkey in time for thanksgiving."

(of a person or animal) to become fat or fatter.

Example: "He gradually fattened in the five years after getting married."

To make thick or thicker (something containing paper, often money).

To become thick or thicker.

To make (soil) fertile and fruitful.

Example: "To fatten land"

To become fertile and fruitful.

Fattening - as a noun

The act of making something fatter, particularly in reference or allusion to livestock.

The act of becoming fatter.

Fattening - as an adjective

That causes weight gain; often of high calorie food with relatively little nutritive value.

Example Sentences

"Eating chocolate cake is fattening."
"Fried foods like french fries are very fattening."
"Avoid consuming sugary drinks as they can be fattening."
"Ice cream is a delicious but fattening dessert."
"Some people find that eating late at night is fattening."
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Word Game Points

Is FATTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fattening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FATTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is FATTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fattening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FATTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is FATTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fattening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FATTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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