Daily Life - Food & Eating

Here you will find slang for food and eating, covering casual terms for meals, cravings, and eating habits.

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foodie [noun]

someone who is very interested in cooking and trying different food

Ex: Our friend group has a few serious foodies .

grub [noun]

food, often casual or simple meals

Ex: I 'm hungry ; time for some grub .

chow [noun]

a food or a meal, especially in an informal or casual setting

Ex: The cook prepared a delicious chow for the family gathering .

nom [noun]

tasty or delicious food

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the munchies [noun]

an abrupt and strong desire to eat something

Ex: It 's hard to resist the munchies when you 've just smoked some cannabis ; those potato chips are calling my name .

to carbo-load [verb]

to eat large amounts of carbohydrate-rich food before exercise or athletic events

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fixins [noun]

side items, toppings, or condiments served with a main dish

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snack attack [noun]

a sudden craving or urge to eat snacks

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glizzy [noun]

a hot dog

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to house [verb]

to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm, often implying the consumption of a large quantity

Ex: I had n’t eaten all day , so I housed my burger and fries without even realizing it .

to pig out [verb]

to eat a large amount of food, often messily

Ex: They pigged out at the buffet .

to scarf down [verb]

to eat something very quickly

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cheat day [noun]

a day when someone temporarily abandons their diet to eat freely

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to [hit] the spot [phrase]

to satisfy a craving or desire, especially for food or drink

Ex: A massage after a tiring day at work can hit the spot and alleviate muscle tension .

munch [noun]

snacks or small amounts of food

Ex: All the munch is gone already !

nosh [noun]

a light snack or bite to eat, especially one enjoyed casually

Ex: All the nosh is gone already !

ripper [noun]

a hot dog cooked in hot oil until its skin splits open

Ex: He ordered a ripper with mustard and onions .

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