phat en · ADJ · etymology 1
Pronunciation
Etymology
The term derives from African American Vernacular English as a deliberate misspelling of the word fat.
Meanings
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(slang) Excellent; cool; very good.
Aiyyo, Nas? Fuck that, man, that shit was phat / But kick that for them gangstas, man, fuck all that!
1994, “One Time 4 Your Mind”, in Illmatic, performed by Nas:We saw the kind of life bailers and hustlers were living. The women, the flamboyant cars, the phat mansions, the mad platinum jewelry.
2006, Noire [pseudonym], Thug-A-Licious: An Urban Erotic Tale, New York, N.Y.: One World, Ballantine Books, →ISBN, page 52:
- (slang) Voluptuous
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(slang) Rich in texture; prominent.
The song has a phat bass line.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phattest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| phatter | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
phat pants · PAWG · big phat · phatness
Synonyms
top-hole · effable · worldie · doable · frabjous · excellent · delicious · prominent · heavenlike · humpable · out of sight · beautiful · goated · excellent · wonderful · phat · horny · peak · wicked pissah · beddable · gorgeous · top-notch · bangable · finger-lickin' good · bitching · sexalicious · cher · sexy · beatific · slap-up · priceless · sterling · tight · desirable · spectacular · dope · top · kicking · slick · poggers · fuckable · peng · quality · sick · topping · lit · exquisite · rad · epic · nang · impeccable · admirable · brilliant · fappable · arousing · stunning · divine · amazing · magnificent · fine · phenomenal · great · superb · bang-up · extraordinary · awesome · lash · fierce · awe-inspiring · remarkable · shaggable · badass · terrific · glorious · ace · fapworthy · fabulous · exemplary · radical · spot on · pukka · grouse · peng · marvelous · bomb · fab · sensational · exceptional · dank · cushty · killer · stellar · screwable · fit · rum · celestial · swoonsome · sweet · hittable · swell · blissful · splendid · fantastic · juicy · foxy · bully · spiffing · fire · chronic · fantabulosa · bonerific · raunchy · sexable · commendable · toothsome · tasty · buff · def · first-rate · rocking · alluring · bedworthy · top-of-the-range · fly · kick-ass · cool · crackerjack · beneship · choice · pog · cool · top-drawer · seductive · dreamy · provocative · incredible · sensual · wicked · thicc · outstanding · rootable · tubular · fanciable · based · gnarly · chur · fireball · studly · immaculate · superior · broyal · lautitious · copacetic · heavenly · top-shelf · bang on · hot · salacious · fab · well-done · super · bonable · delightful · tuff · attractive · cock on
Translations (7)
fr génial (slang: excellent) · it sexy (slang: sexy) · nl vet (slang: excellent) · fr sexy (slang: sexy) · de genial (slang: excellent) · fr super (slang: excellent) · de super (slang: excellent)