meat sweats

noun

plural in form but singular in construction
: an increase in perspiration after consuming excessive quantities of meat
I can attest, having endured the resultant meat sweats … associated with consumption of the Butcher Paper Sampler—a veritable bargain at $25 as it contains a helping of all the meats on the menu: baby back ribs, a pork chop, chicken, beef brisket, pulled pork and pork belly … .The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
After 123 burgers, epic levels of face-stuffing, and a few bouts of the meat sweats, our intrepid eaters narrowed the field to the top 45.Cincinnati Magazine

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The typically plant-leaning chefs of EMP make an exception to dig into the melange of meat dishes to honor the hospitality of being served a ceremonial meal; however, they are soon stupefied by the meat sweats. Julian Manning, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

2003, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of meat sweats was in 2003

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“Meat sweats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/meat%20sweats. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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