Kummerspeck

German (Berlin)

/ˈkʊmɐˌʃpɛk/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Excess weight or body fat gained due to emotional overeating.

Etymology

Compound from German Kummer (grief, sorrow) + German Speck (bacon, layer of fat, adipose).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Speck

Gloss

bacon, layer of fat, adipose

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