Glutton

usgb/ˈɡlʌtn/
noun

A person who eats and drinks a lot, excessively.

John is such a glutton, he finished the entire cake by himself.
Visual representation of "glutton" - A person who eats and drinks a lot, excessively

Often appears as...

  • glutton for punishment
  • glutton for work

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

The word 'glutton' often implies disapproval and is usually considered negative.

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Calling someone a glutton may offend them; it's not just a comment on appetite.
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Excess and Habit

'Glutton' suggests habitual excess, not just a one-time overindulgence.

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Unable to resist, the glutton often overeaten at every meal.
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Colloquial Usage

While formal, 'glutton' appears in casual conversation and idioms like 'glutton for punishment'.

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Despite the sore muscles, he's a glutton for punishment and keeps doing extra workouts.
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