Meaning
A person with a special interest in or knowledge of food, a gourmet.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From food + -ie. Popularized by Ann Barr and Paul Levy in The Official Foodie Handbook (1984). Levy credits New York food critic Gael Greene with the coinage. The word was used by Greene in a 1980 article in New York magazine, see quotations.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chowhoundfoodistfoodistagastronautgourmandepicuregourmetgastronomeepicurean
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: