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piggishness

/ˈpɪɡ.ɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

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

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

uncountable

  1. Excessive desire for foodC1informal

    An intense or greedy appetite, often implying overindulgence or gluttony.

    ruЧревоугодие

    • His piggishness at the buffet was embarrassing to watch.
    • She couldn't control her piggishness when faced with a dessert table.
    • The story criticized the king's piggishness and lack of moderation.

    Synonymsappetiteedacitygluttonygreedgreedinesshungerovereatingravenousnessvoraciousnessvoracity

    Antonymsabstemiousnessmoderationtemperance

Forms
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  • piggishnesses' possessive plural form
  • piggishness's possessive singular form