gorging

Meanings

• The act of eating to excess, often resulting in discomfort or illness.

  - "During the holiday season, many people engage in gorging themselves on rich, heavy foods."
  - "Despite feeling full and uncomfortable, John continued to gorging himself on the remaining pizza slices."

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with gorging
Bargaining,arranging,dissolving,evolving,misunderstanding,understanding,verbalizing

---

Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Gorging (noun) (English) : The act of eating to excess or gorging oneself on food.
   

2. Gorging (verb) (English) : To eat to excess or gorging oneself on food.
   

3. Gorging (noun) (French) : The act of swallowing or gorging oneself on food.
   

4. Gorging (noun) (German) : The act of consuming large quantities of food or gorging oneself on food.
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of gorging that leads to same result
gorge , gorged , gorger , gorgers , gorges , gorging

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Gorging (present participle), Gorged (past participle), Gorges (noun, plural form)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'gorging' originated from the Old French word 'gorgier' which meant 'to swallow', 'to gulp down'. This word was later adopted into Middle English and has since been used to describe the act of eating to excess.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Overeating: Overeating is the act of consuming more food than the body requires for energy and growth. This behavior can lead to weight gain, obesity, and a host of health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. While some people may engage in overeating as a harmless way to enjoy food, others may do so as a result of emotional or psychological issues, such as depression, anxiety, or stress. In such cases, overeating may be a maladaptive coping mechanism, a way to temporarily alleviate negative emotions or feelings of stress or anxiety. However, in the long term, this behavior can have serious negative consequences for both physical and mental health.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

[{"term"=>"Gluttony", "description"=>"Gluttony is the act of eating excessively or greedily. This behavior is often associated with overindulgence in food, leading to negative health consequences. In some cultures, gluttony is seen as a moral failing, a sign of weakness and lack of self-control. Others view it as a harmless and even enjoyable way to express one's love for food."}]

Memorize "gorging" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize gorging is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.