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Definition of glutton - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
foodperson who eats excessively and greedily
- He's such a glutton at every buffet.
2.
behaviorperson with a strong desire for something
- She's a glutton for adventure and excitement.
3.
animalsTECH. mammal found in northern EurasiaTECH.
- The glutton is known for its strength and ferocity.
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mammal found in northern Eurasia
Expressions with glutton
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person who loves working a lot
She is a glutton for work, always staying late.
person who keeps doing hard or unpleasant things, often enjoying it
He's a glutton for punishment, always taking on tough jobs.
Origin of glutton
Latin, gluttire (to swallow)
Terms with glutton included in their meaning
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glutton
person who eats large amounts of food
glutton
voracious eater or gluttonous person
glutton
person devoted to eating and drinking excessively
Examples of glutton in a sentence
A glutton often regrets overeating. He's a glutton for punishment at the gym. The designer is a glutton for feedback. The glutton roamed the snowy forests in search of food. Researchers studied the glutton's habitat and behavior.
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- French:gourmand, avide, ...
- German:Vielfraß, Nimmersatt, ...
- Italian:ingordo, amante, ...
- Spanish:glotón, ávido, ...
- Portuguese:comilão, ávido, ...
- Chinese:贪吃者, 贪求者, ...
- Japanese:大食漢, 欲張り, ...
- Arabic:نَهِم, غَرِير, ...
- Hebrew:גַּרְגְּרָן, אָדָם בַּעַל תְּשׁוּקָה עַזָּה לְדָבָר מָה, ...
- Russian:обжора, любитель, ...
- Ukrainian:ненажера, ненаситна людина, ...
- Hindi:पेटू, लालची, ...
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