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Definition of fatback

fatback

/ˈfætˌbæk/
fat · back
Plural:fatbacks
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fatback Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American The strip of hard subcutaneous fat from the upper back of a pig, often cured with salt and used to season dishes such as beans and greens or to render lard.

Example

"The chef simmered the collard greens for hours with a piece of salted fatback to give the broth a rich, savory flavor."

2

American Any of several North American marine or freshwater fishes noted for a plump or oily back, especially the Atlantic menhaden or the fathead minnow.

Example

"Local anglers along the Carolina coast often net fatback to use as live bait for larger game fish."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fatback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fatback
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