Kummerspeck
weight gained from emotional eating, grief bacon
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈkʊmɐˌʃpɛk/
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Cultural Note
Literally 'grief bacon' (Kummer = grief/sorrow + Speck = bacon/fat), this wonderfully specific German word describes the extra weight gained from emotional overeating during sad times, especially after a breakup. It's used with self-deprecating humor and has become a favorite 'untranslatable German word' internationally.
📝 Example Sentences
Nach der Trennung hat sie ordentlich Kummerspeck angesetzt.
After the breakup she put on quite some comfort weight.
Mein Kummerspeck muss jetzt wieder runter.
I need to lose my emotional eating weight now.
Schokolade und Eis — hallo Kummerspeck!
Chocolate and ice cream — hello grief bacon!