Engorgers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Having a tendency to excessively consume or devour something, often to the point of overindulgence
2. Characterized by the act of absorbing or taking in an excessive amount, whether figuratively or literally
3. Describing entities that are known for overwhelming or saturating, thereby curtailing balance in consumption

Etymology: "Engorgers" is the plural of "engorger," an agent noun meaning one who engorges, or gorges on something. It is built from "engorge," which came into English from Old French "engorger," itself formed from "en-" plus "gorge," meaning "throat," so the verb originally described stuffing the throat with food.

Synonyms: feeders, swallowers, gulpers, stuffers, gorgers

Antonyms: fasting, abstainers