Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fat-ass

[ˈfæɾæs]

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.62 in modern English

Syllables
fat-ass
IPA
[ˈfæɾæs]
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A rotund, overweight, or obese person.

Derogatory; Slang

noun

A jibe used on someone disliked, frequently someone regarded as lazy.

Derogatory

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fat + -ass.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: [ˈfæɾæs]

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

How do you pronounce fat-ass?
The recorded pronunciation is [ˈfæɾæs].
What does fat-ass mean?
A rotund, overweight, or obese person.
Where does fat-ass come from?
From fat + -ass.

How to pronounce fat-ass

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling ([ˈfæɾæs]) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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