noun
- Plural of fatty; foods or food products that are high in fat content.
- Plural of fatty; in chemistry and biology, organic compounds or molecules containing fat or lipids.
Usage: informal; often used in casual or colloquial contexts
Usage: technical; scientific context
Examples
- The doctor advised him to avoid eating too many fatties and focus on healthier options.
- Saturated fatties are found in butter, cheese, and red meat.
- She cut back on the fatties in her diet to improve her cholesterol levels.
- The nutritionist explained how different fatties affect the body differently.
- Fast food restaurants are known for serving lots of fatties.
- Unsaturated fatties are considered healthier than saturated ones.