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goinfrer

gorge oneself, stuff one's face

verb gwen-FREH Rare

Usage Note

Goinfrer is informal and slightly comic, typically used reflexively: se goinfrer de gâteaux. The noun goinfrerie means gluttony, and goinfre (noun) describes the greedy eater themselves. Use it to tease rather than to insult seriously.

Examples

"Il se goinfre de bonbons chaque soir."

Natural Translation

He stuffs himself with candy every evening.

Literal Translation

He himself gorges of candies each evening.

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