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hoggishness

/ˈhɒɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

/ˈhɒɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее чрезмерное желание еды, часто характеризующееся жадным или обжорливым поведением.

A noun referring to an excessive desire for food, often characterized by greedy or gluttonous behavior.

uncountable

  1. excessive greed for foodC1formal

    An insatiable or piggish desire for food, often characterized by overindulgence or selfish eating habits.

    ruЧрезмерная жадность к еде

    • His hoggishness at the buffet was embarrassing to everyone.
    • The dog's hoggishness meant no leftovers were ever safe.
    • She was ashamed of her own hoggishness during the holidays.
    • He displayed a remarkable hoggishness, devouring three full plates.

    Synonymsedacitygluttonygreedgreedinesspiggishnessvoraciousnessvoracity

    Antonymsabstemiousnessmoderationtemperance

Forms
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  • hoggishness's possessive singular form