English Explanatory Dictionary

fatberg

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large accumulation of fat and discarded toiletries which clogs sewers.

Pronunciation

/ˈfætbɜːɡ/ En-uk-fatberg.oga /ˈfætbɝɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-fatberg.wav

Word forms

fatberg fatbergs

Etymology

From fat + berg, modelled on iceberg. By surface analysis, fat + -berg.

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