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Translate files Glut
/ɡlʌt/
Meaning & Definition
noun
An excessive supply or amount of something; an overabundance.
The market experienced a glut of corn this harvest season, causing prices to drop.
A situation in which demand is far exceeded by supply.
The glut in the housing market made it difficult for sellers to find buyers.
An excessive quantity or amount of food.
After the holiday feast, there was a glut of leftovers that lasted for days.
verb
To fill to excess; to oversaturate.
The store was glutted with cheap gadgets during the sale.
To provide or supply in excessive amounts.
They decided to glut the market with their new product to increase visibility.
To eat or consume excessively.
He tended to glut on sugary snacks during late-night study sessions.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English 'glutian' meaning to swallow or swallow up.
Common Phrases and Expressions
glut the market:
To supply more of a product than is necessary, often leading to lower prices.
glut oneself:
To eat or consume to excess.
a glut of choices:
A situation where too many options are available, leading to confusion or indecision.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To binge eat.
He really glutted last night at the buffet.
To have an excessive amount of something fun or entertaining.
After the concert, I was just glutting on the good vibes.