word
German
Kummerspeck
KOOM-ur-shpek
/ˈkʊmərʃpɛk/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
kummerspeck
Dictionary meaning
Excess weight gained from emotional overeating; literally 'grief bacon'.
Examples
- A breakup and a winter of kummerspeck.
Pronunciation tips
- German; 'sp' is 'shp'.
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