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glutton

Pronunciation: /ˈglʌt(ə)n/
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Definition of glutton

noun

  • 1an excessively greedy eater.
  • a person who is excessively fond of something:he’s a glutton for adventure

Phrases

a glutton for punishment

a person who is always eager to undertake hard or unpleasant tasks.

Derivatives

gluttonize

(also gluttonise) verb

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French gluton, from Latin glutto(n-) related to gluttire 'to swallow', gluttus 'greedy', and gula 'throat'

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