Fatso

/ˈfæt.soʊ/ noun

An insulting, disrespectful name-calling word used to mock someone for being overweight.

From 'fat' plus the suffix '-so' (like in 'gringo'), forming a derogatory term. The '-so' ending in English became common for harsh name-calling in the 1900s.

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