Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
messy-eater
noun
/ˈmɛsi ˈiːtər/
Definition
A person who eats in a way that causes food to spill or create a mess.
Examples
- My toddler is such a messy-eater; there’s food everywhere after every meal.
- At the party, he was dubbed the messy-eater for the way he left the table.
Meaning
Typically used to describe someone, often a child, who does not eat neatly and leaves food crumbs, spills, or stains around while eating.
Synonyms
- sloppy eater
- untidy eater
- negligent eater
