Doodle of the literal image: eating goods, a creature built for food

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Literally says

eating goods, a creature built for food

Actually means

a self declared foodie who loves eating and is proud of it

Who can you say it to?
Safe with anyone Fine at work, fine with your partner's parents.
Out loud, or only typed?
Say it or type it Works out loud and in chat.
Is it still used?
Settled in Past the fad stage, part of everyday speech.Last checked

When to say it

Say it to describe yourself planning trips around restaurants, or a friend who knows every snack street in town. Affectionate, proud, safe in any company.

Hear it in the wild

Wǒ shì ge bù zhé bù kòu de chīhuò.

I am a foodie through and through.

Chīhuò de lǚxíng jiùshì chī.

A foodie's trip is just eating.

Quick answers

What does 吃货 mean?

a self declared foodie who loves eating and is proud of it

When do people say 吃货?

Say it to describe yourself planning trips around restaurants, or a friend who knows every snack street in town. Affectionate, proud, safe in any company.

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