Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hollow leg

phrase

/ˈhɒloʊ lɛɡ/

Definition

A humorous term used to describe someone who seems to be able to eat or drink a large amount without becoming full.

Examples

After the party, I swear he must have a hollow leg; he ate everything in sight!
She has a hollow leg—she just keeps ordering more food!
Every time we go out, it’s like he has a hollow leg; he never seems to stop eating.

Meaning

Typically used to refer to a person with an insatiable appetite or someone who can consume a lot of food or drink, often in a playful or exaggerated manner.