die Frustkalorien
Translation
frustration calories, comfort food calories
Examples
Bei Stress isst sie oft Frustkalorien.
When stressed, she often eats frustration calories.
Schokolade ist eine typische Frustkalorie.
Chocolate is a typical frustration calorie.
Grammar Patterns
to eat ((sth.)) as frustration calories She eats chocolate as frustration calories.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Trostessen (comfort food)
Etymology
A compound word from 'Frust' (frustration) and 'Kalorien' (calories).
Memory Tips
Picture eating high-calorie foods out of 'frustration'. The English cognates make it easy to remember.