Overeating: meaning, definitions and examples
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overeating
[ ˈoʊvərˌitɪŋ ]
health
To eat more food than the body needs, often resulting in discomfort and negative health effects.
Synonyms
binge eating, gluttony
Examples of usage
- I tend to overeat at holiday gatherings.
- Overeating can lead to weight gain and other health issues.
psychology
An eating disorder characterized by excessive consumption of food, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.
Synonyms
binge eating disorder, compulsive eating
Examples of usage
- Her overeating is a symptom of her anxiety.
Translations
Translations of the word "overeating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 comer em excesso
🇮🇳 अधिक भोजन करना
🇩🇪 Überessen
🇮🇩 makan berlebihan
🇺🇦 переїдання
🇵🇱 przejadanie się
🇯🇵 過食
🇫🇷 excès de nourriture
🇪🇸 comer en exceso
🇹🇷 aşırı yemek
🇰🇷 과식
🇸🇦 الإفراط في الأكل
🇨🇿 přejídání
🇸🇰 prejedanie sa
🇨🇳 暴饮暴食
🇸🇮 prenajedanje
🇮🇸 ofát
🇰🇿 артық тамақтану
🇬🇪 ჭარბი ჭამა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq yemək
🇲🇽 comer en exceso
Word origin
The term 'overeating' dates back to the early 19th century and is a combination of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'eat.' Overeating is a common behavior linked to various factors such as emotions, social situations, and cultural influences.
See also: eat, eatable, eaten, eater, eatery, overeat, overeater.