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I'm fat vs I'm a fat

The correct phrase is "I'm fat." The use of the article 'a' before 'fat' is incorrect in this context. 'Fat' is an adjective describing a characteristic of the speaker, so it does not require an article.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 738 views

I'm fat

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to describe oneself as overweight or having excess body fat.

Examples:

  • I'm fat and need to start exercising more.
  • She said, 'I'm fat,' but I think she looks great.
  • He admitted, 'I'm fat,' and decided to change his diet.
  • I'm fat, but I'm working on losing weight.
  • Don't worry if you're fat; you can always make healthy changes.
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I'm a fat

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Fat' is used as an adjective and does not require an article before it.

  • About a year ago I lost 30-ish pounds . . . for the 17th time. Around that time my dad came to visit and made a flippant remark that shocked, hurt, and frankly, ...
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Alternatives:

  • I'm a big guy.
  • I'm a chubby person.
  • I'm a heavyset individual.
  • I'm a plus-size woman.
  • I'm a thick man.

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