hamsteren.
to hoard (e.g. food, supplies), typically for emergencies
Meaning & usage
to hoard (e.g. food, supplies), typically for emergencies
Italianen hamsteren pasta, Nederlanders wiet en Amerikanen machinegeweren.
De winkel is vol hamsterende bejaarden.
Where this word comes from
1916 or 1917. Borrowed from German hamstern, inspired by the way hamsters use their cheek pouches to keep food for later use. Older dictionaries tend to stress the secrecy or illegality of the act. Equivalent to hamster + -en.
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