Chocoholic
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Chocoholic
Chocoholic (pronunciation: /ˌtʃɒkəˈhɒlɪk/) is a term used to describe a person who has an intense desire to consume chocolate. The term is a portmanteau of "chocolate" and "alcoholic".
Etymology
The term "chocoholic" was first used in 1968 and is derived from the words "chocolate" and "alcoholic". It is used to describe a person who craves or consumes chocolate in large amounts.
Related Terms
- Chocolate: A typically sweet, usually brown food preparation of Theobroma cacao seeds, roasted and ground, often flavored, as with vanilla.
- Craving: An intense desire for some particular thing.
- Addiction: A brain disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli despite adverse consequences.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Chocoholic
- Wikipedia's article - Chocoholic
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