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обжо́рство — meaning in English

obzhorstvo

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English meaning

gluttony noun The habit or vice of eating and drinking to excess.
surfeit adj (old use) Having eaten or had far too much of something.

Senses

обжо́рство is used for these senses in English:

binge eating The consumption of a large amount of food in a relatively short time; often as a symptom of bulimia
gluttony The vice of eating to excess.
surfeit (uncountable) Overindulgence in either food or drink; overeating.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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