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glut·ton [ˈglʌtən] N

1. glutton pej (overeater):

glutton
Vielfraß m inf
glutton
Fresssack m pej inf

2. glutton fig (enthusiast):

glutton
Unersättliche(r) f(m)
a glutton for books
a glutton for punishment
a glutton for work

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

a glutton for work
a glutton for books
a glutton for punishment

Examples from the Internet (not verified by PONS Editors)

However, Sung-il, unlike all the other kids, is plump.

The children despise him, assuming that he is a selfish glutton who has discovered a way of getting food.

His determination to fast seems hypocritical to others.

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Sung-il ist es dabei trotzdem gelungen, etwas pummelig zu werden.

Alle verachten ihn, weil sie ihn für einen selbstsüchtigen Vielfraß halten, der einen Weg gefunden haben muss, sich heimlich Nahrungsmittel zu verschaffen.

Sein Entschluss zu fasten erscheint ihnen heuchlerisch.

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