STRESS EATING Definition & Meaning

stress eating

[ stres ee-ting ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

emotional eating, especially in response to stress, tension, or anxiety: Compare comfort eating ( ).
Stress eating is a common response to emotional turbulence that can damage your body over the long term.

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First recorded in 1960–65

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