fattening
nounfeminine/ẽˈɡoɾdɐ/medium
en·gor·da
Definition
The act or process of becoming fat; weight gain.
The holiday season is conducive to fattening.
Cattle fattening is done with special feed.
Common collocations
fattening dietfattening station
Etymology
Derivação regressiva de 'engordar' (do latim 'in-' + 'gurdus' = pesado, gordo).