Plural of fatso; a derogatory or insulting slang term for overweight people.
From 'fatso,' a crude slang term combining 'fat' with the informal suffix '-o' (common in early 20th-century American slang for creating nicknames).
Fatsos appeared frequently in early Hollywood films and cartoons as comedic stereotypes, embedding body shame into entertainment in ways that normalized bullying decades before we recognized it as harmful.
Slur with gendered origins; women have historically borne harsher social penalties for fatness, making this term disproportionately weaponized against women and gender minorities.
Avoid. This is a slur. Use respectful descriptors or avoid reference to body size entirely unless medically germane.
["people with larger bodies"]
Reclaiming language (e.g., 'fat' as neutral descriptor) is an act of resistance led by marginalized communities.
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