Attractive and gratifying. A synonym for "cool." The most inefficient synonym for "cool," that is. I have never heard anyone use this word, besides in a cartoon where the protagonist uses this word to compliment someone. This someone so happens to be a fat dude. The show then emphasizes how far this kid has shoved his foot into his larynx. Using this word unironically is not a good idea, as its homonym is not the most flattering adjective. No offense to fat people, though. They're usually pretty cool.
Johnny Test: You're looking super PHAT today!
Cool Clerk: WTF dude? Rude!
Johnny Test: You know, PHat, with a "PH!"
Cool Clerk: That's totally lame bro.
Cool Clerk: WTF dude? Rude!
Johnny Test: You know, PHat, with a "PH!"
Cool Clerk: That's totally lame bro.
by Derineka February 20, 2021
In the 80s, an 18 year old inner-city black kid from Richmond, Virginia told me that it stood for "Pussy, Hips, Ass, Tits", And he told me this around 1985. So that word is AT LEAST 27 years old. True Story. Just thought I'd share with you.
by Bored Dude May 13, 2007
by MayorAadamWest December 27, 2017
by Jadzzz June 29, 2017
Phat does mean Pretty Hot And Tempting, like the other definitions say. The problem with "phat" is that it is no longer in really. It has kind of phased out and is mostly used by wannabes, lowerclassmen in high school, or middle schoolers. It is now considered a slang faux pas. I wouldn't use it if I was you.
by Doobie Smokes You December 15, 2004
"Hey, wanna play basketball this weekend with Johnny?"
"Hell yeah! That dude hits phat shots!"
"Bro that was a phat slap!"
"Hell yeah! That dude hits phat shots!"
"Bro that was a phat slap!"
by King Ryan 69 September 27, 2019