guttler
Definition
- Noun:
- A greedy person: "guttler" refers to an individual who is excessively or voraciously greedy, especially in the context of consuming food or resources. This term is archaic and rarely used in modern English.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The old tale described the king as a guttler, always demanding more food from his subjects. (A greedy person who consumes excessively.)
- He was called a guttler by his peers for taking all the best portions at the feast. (Someone who is selfishly gluttonous.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "guttler" is primarily found in historical or literary contexts, often used to describe a character in fables or moral stories. It does not appear in common contemporary speech.
- In medieval texts, a guttler was often portrayed as a villain who hoarded grain during famines. (A greedy figure in historical narratives.)
Variants and Related Words
Guttle (verb): to eat greedily or voraciously.
- The dog began to guttle its food without hesitation. (To eat quickly and hungrily.)
Guttling (present participle): the act of eating greedily.
- He was guttling down the soup as if he hadn't eaten in days. (Eating rapidly and greedily.)
Synonyms
Glutton: a person who eats or consumes excessively.
- The glutton finished the entire cake by himself. (Similar to a guttler, but more common.)
Gourmand: someone who enjoys eating and often eats large amounts; can also imply a refined taste.
- As a gourmand, she appreciated both quantity and quality in a meal. (Less negative than "guttler".)
Hog: a derogatory term for someone who takes more than their share.
- Don't be such a hog—leave some for others. (Informal synonym.)
Related Idioms
"To eat like a pig": to eat in a messy, greedy, or excessive manner.
- He ate like a pig, shovelling food into his mouth without manners. (Describes behavior similar to a guttler.)
"To have a hollow leg": to be able to eat a large amount without getting full.
- She must have a hollow leg; she finished the whole pizza. (Humorous idiom for excessive eating.)