A greedy person
Gannet
Example Sentences
"You gannet, you've eaten everything!"
"He's such a gannet at buffets."
"Stop being a gannet!"
Etymology & History
From the gannet seabird (Old English ganot), known for aggressive feeding. Figurative use developed from observing the bird's voracious eating habits.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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