glutton
Translation
gourmand, overeater, voracious person
Examples
He is such a glutton; he ate the whole cake.
He is such an overeater; he ate the whole cake.
She's a glutton for punishment, always taking on extra work.
She loves to suffer, always taking on extra work.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) is a glutton (sb.) is an overeater He is such a glutton.
a glutton for ((sth.)) someone who eagerly seeks out (sth., often something unpleasant) She's a glutton for punishment.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gourmand, overeater, gorger
Etymology
From Old French 'glouton', from Latin 'gluto', related to 'gluttire' (to swallow).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'gut on', as in someone who keeps putting food 'on' their 'gut'.