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phat

phat

24 9.9
Very cool and attractive, often used for music or fashion
  • adjective
  • /fæt/
  • Slang
: genial
  • Nor does it have such a wicked, dirty, phat bass line.

Examples

  • His new sneakers are super phat and turn heads wherever he goes.

  • It's looking really phat.

    Saved! (2004)

  • Oh, he'd be phat!

    B.A.P.S (1997)

  • You know I give you the mad, phat, superfly, stupid-dope, dumb-ass, retarded, bomb-shit props.

    Waiting... (2005)

  • The fashion designer showcased a phat collection at the runway show.

  • Everyone agreed that the artist's latest album is phat and deserves more recognition.

Synonyms

in
vsphat
275 2.5

Popular now with many people

focuses on strong praise and connection to youth culture and music
fashionable
vsphat
80 2.6

Popular now because it follows the current style

carries higher praise and more youth oriented excellence
stylish
vsphat
78 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

is more intense praise and tied to youth music or street culture
glam
vsphat
10 4.5

Stylish and attractive with shiny, showy details

emphasizes very strong approval and youth or music scene cool
zoot
vsphat
  • Archaic
1 9.7

Bright, bold, showy clothes or style that attract attention

is more about broad stylish excellence in youth music than mere flash

Antonyms

ugly
842 1.0

Not pleasant to look at

unfashionable
8 3.7

Few people wear it now because it is not in style

How Impressive

excellent
∞ 1.0
phat
  • Slang
24 9.9
good
∞ 1.0
ordinary
681 1.0

Surface Forms

phat positive

Etymology

The word phat came from American hip-hop as a spelling of fat, which in slang can mean 'big', 'full', or 'very good'. A helpful way to remember it is the informal letters P.H.A.T. that stand for 'pretty hot and tempting', though that is a folk idea and not the true origin. That's why phat means 'very stylish' or 'excellent' today.