gas-hungry
|gas/hun/gry|
B2
/ɡæs ˈhʌŋɡri/
high fuel consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gas-hungry' originates from the English words 'gas' and 'hungry', where 'gas' refers to gasoline and 'hungry' implies a strong need or desire.
Historical Evolution
'gas-hungry' is a modern English term that combines 'gas' and 'hungry' to describe vehicles or machines that consume a lot of fuel.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'requiring a lot of gasoline', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a vehicle or machine that consumes a large amount of fuel.
The SUV is known to be gas-hungry, making it expensive to run.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 19:00