ˈɡlʌtn n. 1 an excessively
greedy eater. 2 (often foll. by for) colloq. a
person insatiably
eager (a glutton
for work). 3 a
voracious animal Gulo gulo, of
the weasel family.
Also called
WOLVERINE. øa glutton for
punishment a person eager to
take on
hard or
unpleasant tasks. øøgluttonize v.intr. (also -ise). gluttonous adj. gluttonously adv. [ME f. OF gluton, gloton f. L glutto -onis f. gluttire swallow, gluttus greedy]