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Thick vs. Fat 

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"Thick" vs. "Fat" in English

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:

Example

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:

Example

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:

Example

✓ Stop calling me fat.

✓ Stop calling me thick.

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ejo esk
Jan 2024
Well, incorrect. Thick means the exact same as fat. Specifically thick means with thick skin and fat with fat in their skin. Both are oversized. Both of them can refer to overweight and none of them as well. They are different, but both refer to oversized. A person can be fat and not be overweight, just having excess amount of fat in their bodies. Both thick and fat are derogatory terms for size, and not for weight.
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Langeek
Jan 2024
Your statement simplifies the distinction between 'thick' and 'fat.' While it suggests 'thick' refers to having thick skin and 'fat' to having fat in the skin, these terms are nuanced and context-dependent. 'Thick' often connotes a curvier figure with proportional weight, while 'fat' typically implies an excess of body fat. However, these meanings can vary widely based on cultural perceptions and individual interpretations
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