Meaning & Definition of word "Overeat"

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    Overeat

    /ˌoʊ.vɚˈiːt/

    verb:

    • 1. to eat too much food.
      • Example: I tend to overeat during the holidays when there's so much good food around.
    • 2. to consume an excessive amount of something, especially food.
      • Example: She always worries that she will overeat at the buffet.
    • 3. to eat beyond the comfortable limits of the body, often leading to discomfort.
      • Example: After the big meal, I realized I had really overeaten and regretted my choices.
    • 4. to indulge in eating excessively, often leading to health issues.
      • Example: It can be easy to overeat when you're watching a movie with snacks in hand.
    • 5. to feed or provide food in excessive quantities.
      • Example: The host tended to overeat her guests, offering them plate after plate of food.

    Etymology

    The word is a combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and 'eat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    binge eating:

    Eating excessively in a short period of time.

    eat like a pig:

    To eat very greedily or excessively.

    stuff one's face:

    To eat food quickly and in large amounts.

    Related Words

    overindulge:

    To allow oneself to enjoy something excessively.

    gluttony:

    Excessive eating and drinking.

    Slang Meanings of overeat

    Meaning: Gobble

    Example Sentence: He gobbled down his food in no time.

    Meaning: Pig out

    Example Sentence: We pigged out on pizza at the party.