fat pants

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Relatively large or stretchy pants (trousers) that are comfortable even when smaller pairs would feel tight.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

While I was pregnant, I wore my fat pants most of the time.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fat pants” mean?

Relatively large or stretchy pants (trousers) that are comfortable even when smaller pairs would feel tight.

Is “fat pants” formal or informal?

fat pants is generally slang.