chowhound
A slang term for someone who is obsessed with food and eating — part enthusiastic foodie, part shameless glutton.
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A slang term for someone who is obsessed with food and eating — part enthusiastic foodie, part shameless glutton. A chowhound doesn't just enjoy meals; they plan their day around them, seek out the best local spots, and are always the first to suggest going somewhere new. The word carries a warm, good-humoured tone rather than a harsh judgment, often used affectionately among friends who share the same passion for eating well.
Marcus is a total chowhound — he already has a spreadsheet of every new restaurant opening in the city this year.
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(slang) A foodie or glutton.
“Feed: "Chowhound - The Site for Food Nerds: Cooking Tips, Culinary How-To's, & More." By: [email protected] (Hilary Wheelan Remley) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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