Casualverb
abbuffarsi
to stuff oneself, to pig out
Literal Translation
"to gorge oneself"
Formal Equivalent
mangiare troppo
Examples in Context
"Ieri sera mi sono abbuffato di pizza."
"Last night I stuffed myself with pizza."
"Non abbuffarti adesso, che poi stiamo male!"
"Don't pig out now, or we'll feel sick later!"
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Cultural Note
Italians love food but disapprove of eating without restraint. Abbuffarsi implies a loss of control — eating beyond enjoyment, which goes against the Italian ideal of savoring every bite.
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