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Vocabulary Entry
fattening
|verb • adjective
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verb
To cause (someone or something) to gain weight or become fat.
Example Sentences
"The farmer is fattening the cattle for market."
"She started fattening up the turkey a month before Thanksgiving."
"They believe that overfeeding can lead to fattening pets."
A
adjective
Causing or promoting an increase in body weight; typically refers to food that contributes to weight gain.
Example Sentences
"Fattening foods are often high in sugar and fat."
"The menu was filled with fattening options that everyone loved."
"Eating a balanced diet helps to avoid fattening meals."