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chowhound

chowhound

1 8.2
A person who loves eating and often eats large amounts
  • noun
  • /ˈchaʊhaʊnd/
  • Informal
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  • After declaring it a foodie paradise, the critics turned out to be right; this city is a haven for chowhounds.

Examples

  • As a true chowhound, he relished every dish at the buffet, going back for seconds and thirds.

  • The famous restaurant in town attracts many chowhounds eager to try their extravagant tasting menu.

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Synonyms

glutton
vschowhound
  • Offensive
14 7.0

A person who eats or drinks more than they need

gives priority to loving eating with enthusiasm rather than unhealthy excess
devourer
vschowhound
4 7.2

A person or animal that eats a lot very quickly

is more about loving eating with enthusiasm than simple eagerness
gourmand
vschowhound
2 8.1

A person who loves eating and drinking, often too much

is about loving to eat a lot with eager enthusiasm
big eater
vschowhound
2 3.0

A person who eats a lot of food

focuses more on loving eating and enthusiastic enjoyment than only quantity
gobbler
vschowhound
1 7.9

A person who eats too quickly and greedily

tends to mean loving eating with enthusiasm rather than haste or greed
gormandizer
vschowhound
  • Archaic
9.4

A person who eats too much in a greedy way

is about enjoying eating with enthusiasm rather than greedy consumption
gorger
vschowhound
9.8

A person who eats quickly and greedily

focuses on loving eating and enthusiasm rather than rapid greedy consumption
wolfer
vschowhound
  • Offensive
9.9

A person who eats very fast and with little table manners

is about loving eating with enthusiasm rather than rude uncontrolled eating

How Hungry

glutton
  • Offensive
14 7.0
chowhound
  • Informal
1 8.2
grazer
1 4.9

Surface Forms

chowhound singular
chowhounds plural

Morphology

chowhound = chow + hound (semi-transparent) = chow + hound

Formed as a clear compound 'chow' (informal food) + 'hound' (one who pursues), but understanding depends on knowing the colloquial 'chow' and the metaphorical use of 'hound'.

Etymology

The word chowhound joins chow, a slang word for 'food' that likely came into English from Chinese sailors, and hound, meaning a dog that hunts. So a chowhound is someone who 'chases' food with great hunger or love of eating.