Meaning
Fatter, or plump and well-fed — the Patois comparative of 'fat'. Doubled as 'fatta-fatta', it stresses a soft, jiggly fatness. In a culture where a healthy plumpness was long a sign of being well-provided-for, 'fatta' is often observed matter-of-factly or admiringly rather than as an insult.
Examples
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Di baby get fatta since last time mi see him.
The baby got plumper since the last time I saw him.
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Him fatta-fatta now, life a treat him good.
He's nice and plump now, life is treating him well.
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Di pig fatta an ready fi market.
The pig is fat and ready for market.
Origin
The Patois comparative of 'fat'; 'fatta-fatta' intensifies. A healthy plumpness was traditionally a sign of prosperity.
How it’s used
Fatter/plump; often neutral or admiring, not always an insult. Compare 'porky', 'mampy', 'fluffy'.