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gannet
The primary meaning refers to the seabird, characterized by its dramatic plunge-diving behavior. In this biological context, the word is neutral and descriptive.
When applied to humans, the term becomes a pejorative metaphor for gluttony. This usage is more common in British English and carries a mocking or critical tone, comparing a person's eating habits to the perceived greed of a bird.
Meanings
Examples
A northern gannet dove straight into the waves to catch a mackerel.
The cliffs were crowded with nesting gannets during the summer.
I can see a colony of gannets on the distant island.
Stop being such a gannet and leave some cake for the others.
He is a total gannet when it comes to buffet breakfasts.
I feel like a complete gannet after eating that entire pizza by myself.
Don't let that gannet finish all the appetizers before we get there.