Thick vs. Fat

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This time, we've decided to teach you all there is about the differences and similarities between these two words. Ready? Come on.

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both are used to describe a person's appearance, especially women's. However, 'thick' indicates women that are a bit plump and sexually attractive, whereas, 'fat' refers to an overweight person.

Differences

'Thick' is a sexist term especially attributed to women, while, 'fat' can be used both for men and women. Also, 'think' indicates someone a bit plump and seductive, whereas, a 'fat' person is overweight and not very much attractive. Check out the following examples:

I've never heard someone say: 'fat men are my type.'

'Dude, she is thick.'

Warning!

Note that using such words to describe a woman is totally offensive and it is better to avoid using such sexist words.

Similarities

Both mainly describe someone's appearance and how sexually seductive they look. Look at the examples below:

The fat man approached me and smiled.

What a thick girl she is.

Are They Interchangeable?

Although they are both used to describe someone's appearance, it is better not to use them at all, let alone use them interchangeably because 'thick' is a sexist word attributed to women, while, 'fat' can be used for both sexes. Both examples below are correct, but thy have different meanings. Compare:

✓ Stop calling me fat.

✓ Stop calling me thick.

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