glutton
|glut-ton|
/ˈɡlʌtən/
excessive consumption
Etymology
'glutton' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'gloton', where 'glouton' meant 'one who eats to excess'.
'gloton' transformed into the Middle English word 'glotoun', and eventually became the modern English word 'glutton'.
Initially, it meant 'one who eats to excess', but over time it evolved to also mean 'someone with a great desire or capacity for something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who eats and drinks excessively or voraciously.
He's such a glutton, he finished the entire cake by himself.
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Noun 2
a person with a great desire or capacity for something.
She's a glutton for punishment, always taking on more work than she can handle.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45