Hoarding

/ˈhɔːrdɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of collecting and storing large quantities of something, often compulsively or excessively.

Etymology

From Old French 'hoarder' or 'horter,' derived from Germanic roots meaning 'to hide or store away.' Related to 'hoard' meaning a hidden treasure or stockpile.

Kelly Says

Hoarding behavior shows up everywhere—from animals storing food for winter to humans collecting items—and it's so universal that psychologists study it to understand why our brains fear scarcity.

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