caffeinism

9.9

Sickness caused by drinking too much caffeine that makes you anxious and gives a fast heartbeat

noun
/ˈkæfɪˌnɪzəm/

Specialized

: caffeinismo

Symptoms of caffeinism can include restlessness, insomnia, and rapid heartbeat.

There's even a disorder called the caffeine induced anxiety disorder or caffeinism.

Examples

He was diagnosed with caffeinism after drinking ten cups a day.
Heavy coffee drinkers may experience caffeinism if they suddenly increase their intake.
Doctors diagnosed her with caffeinism after she complained of anxiety and palpitations.
Too much coffee can lead to caffeinism.
Doctors diagnosed her with caffeinism after she complained of anxiety and palpitations.
Symptoms of caffeinism can include restlessness, insomnia, and rapid heartbeat.
He was diagnosed with caffeinism after drinking ten cups of coffee each day.

Synonyms

caffeine intoxication

vscaffeinism

Specialized

1 5.9

A condition after drinking too much caffeine that makes you restless, sleepless and gives your heart a fast beat

is a single-word technical term for the same condition

How Severe

caffeinism

Specialized

9.9

caffeine intoxication

Specialized

1 5.9

Surface Forms

caffeinism singular

caffeinisms plural

Morphology

caffeinism = caffeine (transparent) = caffeine + ism

Formed by the noun 'caffeine' + the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a condition or state related to the substance; the meaning follows standard derivational patterns.

Etymology

Caffeinism comes from caffeine, which was named after coffee, plus the ending -ism that means 'condition'. So caffeinism is the 'condition' you get from too much caffeine, which explains symptoms like anxiety, trouble sleeping, and a fast heartbeat.