Definition, synonyms and related words
Excellent; cool; very good.
"The new music video is absolutely phat, with its stunning visuals and incredible beat."
In plain English: Phat means something is really cool, stylish, and impressive to look at.
"His new sneakers are really phat and everyone is asking where he got them."
Phat originated in African American Vernacular English as a stylistic spelling variation of the standard word fat. This intentional alteration was adopted to give the adjective a unique, urban flair while retaining its original meaning of being physically large or impressive.