Verboticism: Gastromnia

'What are you doing?'

DEFINITION: n. A sudden, uncontrollable desire to eat something fast, usually occurs at bedtime. v. To eat food while lying in bed.

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Gastromnia

Created by: ErWenn

Pronunciation: /ˌɡæsˈtɹɑmniə/

Sentence: The five pounds I put back on is probably due to some combination of gastromnia and the fact that I've recently learned how to bake.

Etymology: From gastro- and insomnia

Points: 521

Comments: Gastromnia

Discoveria - 2007-03-26: 12:12:00
One letter away from gastromania...hmmm...