Feedy

/ˈfiːdi/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to eat frequently or excessively; characterized by frequent eating or feeding.

Etymology

From 'feed' (Old English 'fedan') + '-y' (suffix forming adjectives). This informal construction mirrors the pattern of words like 'needy' and 'greedy'.

Kelly Says

While 'feedy' is rare in formal writing, it perfectly captures the observation that some animals or people always seem hungry—it's the kind of word that emerges naturally in conversation but linguists rarely record.

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