fatˈ-cat adjective
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Main Entry: ↑fat
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U.S. Slang.
1. a wealthy contributor to a political campaign: »
Money has given labor a louder voice in politics, although it contends that its political spending is petty cash in comparison with that of industrial fat cats (Atlantic).
2. a person who expects special comforts or privileges because of wealth or position: »
No one of management calibre in the firm can be a “fat cat”—but must hunger for money or personal success (Wall Street Journal).
fat|cat or fat-cat «FAT KAT», adjective. U.S. Slang.
1. of or belonging to fat cats.
2. smug or complacent because of wealth or position.
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fat-cat adj, always used before a noun
fat-cat business executives
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Main Entry: ↑fat cat
Useful english dictionary. 2012.