fatso

Everyday

(rude, slang) Fatso is an insulting name for a fat person. tree →

In the lessons

It is a rude word used in bullying and name-calling; in stories, a bully may shout it. In lessons on kindness and health, it is an example of hurtful body-shaming: people come in many shapes and sizes, and calling names hurts. Sometimes friends use it as a joke nickname, but it can still upset people. Phrases: none that are kind.

Examples

• The bully shouted «fatso» at him, and he went red. tree →
• Calling someone fatso is unkind and can hurt for a long time. tree →
• In the story, the boy who was called fatso became the hero. tree →
• Our class rule is no name-calling, like «fatso» or «weirdo». tree →
• She told a teacher when they kept calling her fatso. tree →
• Never call anyone fatso, even as a joke. tree →

Note

Rude and hurtful; do not use it. Plural: fatsos. If someone calls you names, tell a trusted adult.