FAT

What Does FAT Mean in a Text?

FAT means "File Allocation Table."

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When I write FAT, I mean this:

meaning of FAT

"File Allocation Table"

Summary of Key Points

"File Allocation Table" is the most common definition for FAT on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FAT
Definition:File Allocation Table
Type:Acronym and Abbreviation
Guessability:guessability level 4
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:typical user

Adults and Teenagers

Example of FAT Used in a Text

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