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glutton

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Illustration of "glutton": A glutton is a person who eats and drinks excessively, often with a sense of greed or lack of self-c

What does "glutton" mean?

A glutton is a person who eats and drinks excessively, often with a sense of greed or lack of self-control. The mental image is of someone who consumes far more than they need, focusing entirely on the pleasure of the food rather than their hunger. While it can be used literally to describe someone who overeats, it is frequently used metaphorically in the phrase "a glutton for punishment," which describes someone who willingly takes on tasks that are known to be difficult, unpleasant, or painful. It carries a slightly negative or mocking tone, implying a lack of moderation.

"glutton" in conversation

At a buffet

Are you really going back for a fourth plate?

Are you really going back for a fourth plate?

Don't judge me, I'm a total glutton for dessert.

Don't judge me, I'm a total glutton for dessert.

Used here to describe an excessive appetite for sweets.

Discussing a difficult project

We need someone to take on this extra shift on Sunday.

We need someone to take on this extra shift on Sunday.

I'll do it.

I'll do it.

You really are a glutton for punishment, aren't you?

You really are a glutton for punishment, aren't you?

The idiom 'glutton for punishment' describes someone who enjoys or repeatedly seeks out difficult tasks.

"glutton" in a sentence

  1. The little boy was such a glutton that he finished the entire cake by himself.

    The little boy was such a glutton that he finished the entire cake by himself.

  2. Don't be a glutton; leave some appetizers for the other guests.

    Don't be a glutton; leave some appetizers for the other guests.

  3. She is a glutton for work, often staying at the office long after everyone else has gone home.

    She is a glutton for work, often staying at the office long after everyone else has gone home.

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