Overeater: meaning, definitions and examples

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overeater

 

[ ˈoʊvərˌiːtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who habitually eats to excess, often to the point of feeling uncomfortable or sick.

Synonyms

binge eater, food addict, glutton

Examples of usage

  • He is such an overeater that he always clears out the buffet.
  • She struggles with her weight due to being an overeater.
Context #2 | Noun

medical

A person suffering from a condition characterized by excessive or compulsive consumption of food.

Synonyms

compulsive eater, food abuser

Examples of usage

  • The doctor diagnosed him as an overeater with binge-eating disorder.

Translations

Translations of the word "overeater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 comilão

🇮🇳 अधिक भोजन करने वाला (adhik bhojan karne wala)

🇩🇪 Vielfraß

🇮🇩 pemakan berlebihan

🇺🇦 обжера

🇵🇱 obżartuch

🇯🇵 大食い (ōgui)

🇫🇷 goinfre

🇪🇸 comilón

🇹🇷 obur

🇰🇷 대식가 (daesikga)

🇸🇦 الأكول (al-akul)

🇨🇿 žrout

🇸🇰 žrút

🇨🇳 暴食者 (bàoshí zhě)

🇸🇮 požeruh

🇮🇸 ofáti

🇰🇿 тойымсыз

🇬🇪 გაუმაძღარი (gaumazghari)

🇦🇿 obur

🇲🇽 comelón

Etymology

The term 'overeater' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and 'eater', which refers to someone who consumes food. The concept of overeating has been present throughout history, with various cultures having different perspectives on eating habits. In modern times, overeating is often associated with issues like binge eating disorder and obesity, leading to a focus on healthy eating habits and portion control.

See also: eat, eatable, eaten, eater, eatery, overeat, overeating.