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English word origin

Etymology of phat

The term derives from African American Vernacular English as a deliberate misspelling of the word fat.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Excellent; cool; very good. · Voluptuous · Rich in texture; prominent.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

The term derives from African American Vernacular English as a deliberate misspelling of the word fat.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

An English trick-taking partnership card game descended from the game of all fours.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

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