Gorgibus (en. Gorgibus)

/ɡɔʁ.ʒi.bys/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A person who feeds in an immoderate manner.

This gorgibus devoured a huge plate of pasta.

Ce gorgibus a englouti un énorme plat de pâtes.

An avid individual, often related to food.

He is known as the gorgibus of the neighborhood, always on the lookout for good deals.

Il est connu comme le gorgibus du quartier, toujours à la recherche de bonnes affaires.

A pejorative term to refer to someone who cannot control themselves during meals.

Stop acting like a gorgibus and eat in moderation.

Cesse d'agir comme un gorgibus et mange avec modération.

The word gorgibus comes from the Old French 'gorgier', meaning 'to gorge oneself with food'.

to have a gorgibus appetite

to have a very big appetite

avoir un appétit de gorgibus

to eat like a gorgibus

to eat excessively

manger comme un gorgibus

to be a gorgibus

to be greedy or gluttonous

être un gorgibus

glutton

a person who eats excessively.

glouton

to eat

the act of consuming food.

manger

greed

a strong desire to possess something, often related to food.

avidité

Said of a person who eats too fast.

That guy is a real gorgibus, he always finishes his meal before everyone else.

Ce gars, c'est un réel gorgibus, il finit toujours son repas avant tout le monde.

Used to describe someone who never shares their food.

She's really gorgibus, never a piece to share.

Elle est vraiment gorgibus, jamais un morceau à partager.