- There are tons of foodies anticipating the opening of that new restaurant down the street.
foodie (2)
noun; suffix
A person who has a strong interest in food and considers eating at various restaurants or cooking new recipes a hobby. Eats for enjoyment rather than just hunger or convenience. Often keeps or at least follows a food blog, which contains reviews and photos of recent food adventures. Others may see foodies as snobbish and unnecessarily picky.
Etymology : Old English "foda" for nourishment + the suffix -ie signifying a person related with the noun.
Source : Friend - August 2013
Last modified: 23 November 2013