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Definition |
eating excessively or indulging in a gluttonous manner |
Examples |
1) At the buffet, he couldn't resist the delicious spread and ended up
making a pig of himself. 2) She
made a pig of herself, indulging in
every sweet treat on the table. |
Etymology |
The term likely draws from the
stereotypical behavior of pigs, which are known to be voracious eaters
and can consume large amounts of food in one sitting. |
Synonyms |
overindulge, gluttonize, binge |
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