foodaholic: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Informal, colloquial, humorous
Quick answer
What does “foodaholic” mean?
A person who has an obsessive or compulsive interest in food.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who has an obsessive or compulsive interest in food.
A colloquial term for someone whose life revolves around eating, cooking, thinking about, or seeking out food, often with a connotation of indulgence.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Slightly more common in American media and lifestyle discourse.
Connotations
Equally humorous and informal in both varieties.
Frequency
Low frequency in formal contexts in both regions. Slightly higher frequency in US pop culture.
Grammar
How to Use “foodaholic” in a Sentence
[be] a foodaholic[call someone] a foodaholicVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “foodaholic” in a Sentence
verb
British English
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American English
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adverb
British English
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American English
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adjective
British English
- She has a very foodaholic approach to life.
- His foodaholic tendencies are well known.
American English
- She's on a totally foodaholic journey across the state.
- It was a foodaholic's dream vacation.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might appear in informal marketing for food brands or restaurants.
Academic
Extremely rare; not a clinical or technical term.
Everyday
Common in casual conversation, social media, blogs, and lifestyle articles.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “foodaholic”
- Spelling: 'foodaholic' (correct), not 'foodaholick' or 'food-holic'.
- Using it in formal writing.
- Confusing with 'foodie', which is more about appreciation than compulsion.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it's a colloquial, humorous term and is not used in clinical psychology or medicine.
A 'foodie' is an enthusiast who enjoys and appreciates good food. A 'foodaholic' implies a stronger, more compulsive, or all-consuming obsession with food, often humorously.
Informally, yes (e.g., 'foodaholic tendencies'), but it is primarily a noun.
It is usually used in a light-hearted, self-deprecating way. In some contexts, it could imply gluttony, but it lacks the severe negative connotation of words like 'glutton'.
A person who has an obsessive or compulsive interest in food.
Foodaholic is usually informal, colloquial, humorous in register.
Foodaholic: in British English it is pronounced /fuːdəˈhɒlɪk/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌfuːdəˈhɑːlɪk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Eat to live, don't live to eat.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
FOOD + aholiC: Imagine someone who says, 'I need my next FOOD fix' like an alcoholic needs a drink.
Conceptual Metaphor
FOOD IS AN ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCE.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following best describes a 'foodaholic'?