Hoarder: meaning, definitions and examples
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hoarder
[ หhษหrdษr ]
person
A person who accumulates or hoards large quantities of objects or possessions, often to the point of excess and disorganization.
Synonyms
accumulator, collector, pack rat
Examples of usage
- The hoarder had so many newspapers in their house that they could barely walk through the rooms.
- My neighbor is a hoarder and their garage is filled with boxes of items they never use.
- The TV show featured a hoarder whose collection of items filled every corner of their home.
animals
An animal that hoards or hides food for later consumption, such as squirrels or certain birds.
Synonyms
cache builder, food storer
Examples of usage
- The squirrel is known as a hoarder, storing nuts and seeds for the winter months.
- Certain bird species are considered hoarders as they collect food and hide it in various locations.
Translations
Translations of the word "hoarder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acumulador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคฐเคพเคนเค
๐ฉ๐ช Horter
๐ฎ๐ฉ penimbun
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะบะพะฟะธััะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ chomik
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉใใใ่พผใไบบ
๐ซ๐ท accumulateur
๐ช๐ธ acaparador
๐น๐ท istifรงi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ถ๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ hromaditel
๐ธ๐ฐ nahromaditeฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๅค็งฏ่
๐ธ๐ฎ kopiฤilec
๐ฎ๐ธ safnari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ toplayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ acaparador
Word origin
The term 'hoarder' originated from the Middle English word 'hordere', which meant a person who hoarded treasure or valuable items. Over time, the meaning evolved to include individuals who excessively collect or store objects. The concept of hoarding has been present throughout history, with references in literature and psychology dating back centuries.
See also: hoarding.