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glut

excessive supply / overfill / overindulge
NounTransitive Verb
past: gluttedpp: glutteding: glutting

This term conveys a sense of saturation where the supply far exceeds the demand, often leading to a devaluation of the item in question. It carries a negative connotation of waste or inefficiency, suggesting an uncomfortable or overwhelming abundance rather than a positive wealth. When used as a verb regarding appetite, it describes a state of overindulgence that moves past satisfaction into excess. This usage often implies a lack of restraint or a greedy consumption of resources.

Meanings

Noun

An excessively large amount of something, especially an amount that is more than is needed or wanted.

"The market is currently facing a glut of oil, causing prices to plummet."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To supply an excessive amount of something to a market or person.

"The producers glutted the market with cheap imports."

Transitive Verb
[~ oneself with something]

To satisfy a desire or appetite to an excessive degree.

"He glutted himself with the finest delicacies available at the feast."

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