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Definition
To stave off hunger; to temporarily stop feeling hungry by eating a little food before a proper meal.
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How it's used
Focuses on the functional aspect of eating a small amount of food to bridge the gap between meals. It implies that the food consumed is not intended to be a full meal but rather a temporary fix to suppress hunger pangs. It is frequently used when someone is snacking shortly before a scheduled mealtime.
Examples
It will be a long time before dinner, eat a biscuit to curb your hunger first.
You are eating so many snacks, are you trying to curb your hunger?
Related words
Common phrases
eat a little to curb hunger
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply eating to satisfy hunger, as it specifically carries the nuance of eating just enough to hold off until the next proper meal. Using it to describe eating a full meal would sound unnatural.
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