gaster: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Humorously informal, dated.
Quick answer
What does “gaster” mean?
To stuff oneself with food, especially greedily or excessively.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To stuff oneself with food, especially greedily or excessively.
To consume large quantities of something, often with a connotation of lack of restraint or haste.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is extremely rare in both varieties. Its last common usage was likely in British English dialects or humorous writing. Modern use is almost exclusively literary or in attempting an archaic/humorous tone. No significant difference in meaning.
Connotations
Conveys a rustic, old-fashioned, or comical image of overeating.
Frequency
Very low frequency, bordering on obsolete. More likely to be encountered in historical novels or comedic sketches than in speech.
Grammar
How to Use “gaster” in a Sentence
[Subject] gastered (on [Food])[Subject] gastered themselvesVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gaster” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- After the marathon, he proceeded to gaster on an entire roast chicken and a heap of chips.
- The children gastered themselves on sweets at the village fete.
American English
- At the state fair, we watched him gaster on a giant turkey leg and fried pickles.
- He gastered on pizza and wings during the football game.
adverb
British English
- There is no standard adverb form of 'gaster'.
American English
- There is no standard adverb form of 'gaster'.
adjective
British English
- There is no standard adjective form of 'gaster'.
American English
- There is no standard adjective form of 'gaster'.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used (except perhaps in historical linguistics).
Everyday
Extremely rare. Might be used jokingly among friends familiar with obscure words.
Technical
Not used.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “gaster”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gaster”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Assuming it is a common modern verb.
- Confusing it with 'gastric' (relating to the stomach).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, 'gaster' is considered a very rare, dated, and humorous word. You are unlikely to encounter it in modern speech or writing.
Its core meaning is specifically about food. An extended, metaphorical use for consuming other things (e.g., information) would be highly poetic and unusual.
They are synonyms, but 'gaster' is much rarer and carries a stronger connotation of rustic, unrefined, or comical overeating, while 'gorge' is more standard.
No, they are not directly related. 'Gaster' is of obscure origin, possibly imitative. 'Gastronomy' comes from Greek 'gastēr' (stomach) and 'nomos' (law). They share the stomach-related concept but have different etymological paths.
To stuff oneself with food, especially greedily or excessively.
Gaster is usually humorously informal, dated. in register.
Gaster: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡɑːstə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡæstər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “To make a proper gaster of oneself”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'GAStronomical disasTER' – eating so much it's a disaster.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONSUMING IS FILLING A CONTAINER TO OVERFLOWING.
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'to gaster'?