Phrase guide

food digger

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who engages in a (usually romantic) personal relationship in order to be treated to food.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This food digger just pulled a fast one on me! I thought it was supposed to be a date, but he just wanted me to pay for his meal.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of food + gold digger (“someone who seeks money from a relationship”).