Hurried

/ˈhʌrid/ adjective

Definition

Done or moved quickly, often due to time pressure; rushed or hasty.

Etymology

From 'hurry' (possibly from Old Norse 'hurra' or similar); '-ed' makes it an adjective. The term became common in the 1600s-1700s.

Kelly Says

People who rush through meals eat more than those who eat slowly—your brain takes about 20 minutes to register fullness, so 'hurried' eating literally makes you gain weight faster!

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