sweet tooth

The term "sweet tooth" is often used to describe a person's strong liking for sweet foods and has been in use since the late 1300s.

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Definition

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(idiomatic)A strong liking or craving for sweet foods.

Example

  • She has a sweet tooth and always keeps chocolate in her bag.
  • If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love this dessert menu.

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(idiomatic)Someone who frequently enjoys or indulges in sweet foods.

Example

  • He's known for being a sweet tooth and can't resist pastries.
  • My brother is a sweet tooth; he always has candy in his pocket.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sweet tooth":

sour toothsugar candy