fattening

UK
/ˈfætənɪŋ/
US
/ˈfætənɪŋ/

Translations

fatteningadjective
more fattening
Comp.
most fattening
Super.
UK
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US
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This cake is very fattening.
Этот торт очень жирный.
Fast food is often considered fattening.
Фастфуд часто считается калорийным.
fatteningnoun
UK
/ˈfæt.ən.ɪŋ/
US
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Gerund/uncountable noun denoting the act or process of making or becoming fat.
Synonyms
fattening agent
fattening feed
fattening regimen
fattening period
fattening process
fattengerund / present participle

fattening

The present participle 'fattening' is commonly used attributively (e.g., 'a fattening meal').
fattenverb

fattening

Gerund

fattened
Past Simple
fattened
Past Participle
fattening
Gerund
UK
/ˈfæt.ən/
US
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Farmers often fatten their livestock before selling them.
Фермеры часто откармливают свой скот перед продажей.
He managed to fatten up during the holidays.
Ему удалось нажиреть во время праздников.
Synonyms
increase weight
fatten up
plump up
bulk up

Definitions

fatteningadjective
Causing an increase in body weight or fat.
Chocolate cake is delicious but very fattening if eaten in large quantities.
Intended for or suitable to promote rapid weight gain in livestock.
The herd was transferred to the fattening pasture for the last month before sale.
fatteningnoun
The act or process of making or becoming fat.
The fattening of the cattle took place during the summer months.
Feed or a diet specifically provided to make animals gain weight.
Corn is a common fattening for beef cattle in the Midwest.
fattengerund / present participle
Causing weight gain; rich in calories.
Chocolate cake is tasty but very fattening.
fattenverb
To make or become fatter or plumper by feeding or eating more.
Farmers often fatten their livestock before selling them at the market.
To increase the size or amount of something, often in a figurative sense.
The company aims to fatten its profits by expanding into new markets.