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stress eating

[ stres ee-ting ]

noun

  1. emotional eating, especially in response to stress, tension, or anxiety: Compare comfort eating ( ).

    Stress eating is a common response to emotional turbulence that can damage your body over the long term.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of stress eating1

First recorded in 1960–65
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Example Sentences

The idea is that by acknowledging one's stress-eating triggers, the wearers can curb overeating tendencies.

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