FATTEN UP


Meaning of FATTEN UP in English

To fatten up an animal or person means to make them fatter, by forcing or encouraging them to eat more food.

They fattened up ducks and geese...

You’re too skinny–we’ll have to fatten you up.

PHRASAL VERB : V P n (not pron) , V n P

see also fatten 2

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