fett

Fett is a German noun that primarily means fat or grease. In biology and nutrition, it refers to a class of lipids that store energy and serve as structural components of cells. In cooking, fats and oils are used to flavor and texture foods, and the term fett can appear in usage like fettgewebe or fettlöslich (lipid-soluble). The adjective form fett means fatty or greasy and is used in many compound terms in German, such as Fettgewebe (adipose tissue) and Fettstoff (lipid).

The word Fett is of Germanic origin and has been part of the German language for many centuries. It can function as a surname; in modern times it is borne by individuals in German-speaking regions and beyond.

In popular culture, Fett is widely recognized as a surname in the Star Wars franchise. Boba Fett, a famous bounty hunter, first appears in The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and recurs in subsequent films and series. Jango Fett, introduced in Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002), is his father and the source of the clones used by the Galactic Empire.