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fattening

/ˈfætnɪŋ/
/ˈfætənɪŋ/
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Definitions of fattening
  1. adjective
    subject to or used in the process of finishing or fattening up for slaughter
    “a fattening hog”
    fattening pens”
    synonyms:
    finished
    (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
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