overeating

/ˌoʊvərˈitɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of eating more food than the body needs, often to the point of discomfort.
    • She is trying to control her overeating by keeping a food diary.
    • Stress is a common cause of overeating.
    • Overeating at holiday dinners can make you feel sluggish.
verb
  1. Present participle of overeat: eating too much.
    • He is overeating again at the buffet.
    • They were overeating during the long celebration.
    • If you keep overeating, you might gain weight.
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