fattening

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈfæt(ə)nɪŋ/, [ˈfæˀ(ə)nɪŋ]

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fattening (comparative more fattening, superlative most fattening)

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

   Antonyms: non-fattening, slimming

   I'd really love to lose weight, the trouble is, tasty desserts with stuff like whipped cream are so fattening.

fattening (plural fattenings)

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

fattening

1. present participle and gerund of fatten
   • 1997 June 26, J. K. Rowling [pseudonym; Joanne Rowling], chapter IV, in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter; 1), London: Bloomsbury Publishing, →ISBN:

     ‘Yer great puddin’ of a son don’ need fattenin’ any more, Dursley, don’ worry.’