sik6 cat1 gam2 sik6食七噉食
Jyutpingsik6 cat1 gam2 sik6
Yalesihk chāt gám sihk
Definition
To devour food ravenously, to gorge oneself, or to eat to excess.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes someone eating with such intensity and lack of restraint that they appear almost animalistic. It implies a sense of greediness or extreme hunger that makes the person ignore table manners entirely. It is strictly colloquial and carries a slightly critical or teasing tone when used to describe someone's eating habits.
Examples
He eats like a pig all the time, no wonder he got fat so fast.
Related words
Common phrases
to eat ravenously
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal dining situations or when speaking to someone you do not know well, as it is quite blunt and can be perceived as rude or insulting.
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Grammar guides
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