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gastrosexual

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • gas′trō-sĕk′sho͞o-əl
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌɡæs.tɹəʊˈsɛk.ʃuː.əl/
  • General-American: /ˌɡæs.tɹoʊˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/
  • rhymes with -ɛkʃuəl
  • rhymes with -ɛkʃuːəl

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having interest in food and cooking, often as a means of expression or to make an impression on friends and potential romantic interests.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A person who is gastrosexual.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From gastro- + -sexual.