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puppy fat vs fat

fat vs puppy fat

puppy fat and fat both are nouns.

puppy fat is not an adjective while fat is an adjective.

puppy fat is not a verb while fat is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puppy fat Yes No No No
fat Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, fat is a hypernym of puppy fat; that is, fat is a word with a broader meaning than puppy fat:
  • puppy fat: fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence
  • fat: a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
Other hypernyms of puppy fat include adipose tissue, fatty tissue.
puppy fat (noun) fat (noun)
fat on the body of a baby or child; disappears at adolescence excess bodily weight
a kind of body tissue containing stored fat that serves as a source of energy; it also cushions and insulates vital organs
a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
puppy fat (adjective) fat (adjective)
having an (over)abundance of flesh
containing or composed of fat
marked by great fruitfulness
lucrative
having a relatively large diameter
puppy fat (verb) fat (verb)
make fat or plump
Difference between puppy fat and fat

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