overeat

Definition

To eat too much.

Etymology

From over- + eat.

Example Sentences

• "Overeat meat and you will not be flipping the genetic switches to grow a new body; instead, you will be opting for an early death even as you tone and strengthen your muscles."
• "Mr. Nollekens, when he dined out of late years, always over-ate himself, particularly with the pastry and dessert."
• "At breakfast they overate themselves with buttered toast, and "had eaten so much that they could not learn with any pleasure," […]"

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