Definition of «food coma»

A food coma is a light-hearted term used to describe the feeling of drowsiness or lethargy that some people experience after eating a large, rich or high-carbohydrate meal. It is often associated with the feeling of being too full to move or do anything other than lie down and rest. The phrase is not meant to be taken literally, and it does not refer to a medical condition.

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After eating a large Thanksgiving feast, I experienced a food coma and fell asleep on the couch.
I indulged in so much pizza last night that I ended up in a food coma, unable to do anything but lay on the couch.
Whenever I eat too much dessert, I always end up in a sugar-induced food coma feeling sluggish and sleepy.
After a long day at work, I treated myself to a hearty steak dinner, but it put me in a food coma for the rest of the evening.
After overeating at the buffet, I regretted it later when I found myself in a food coma struggling to stay awake during the movie.

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We were in danger of being in food coma's after our visit here and have been back a few times over the years. (thegotogirlsblog.com)
Think food coma — not quite something I could eat every day. (yupitsvegan.com)
In fact, I really look forward to eating the leftovers for lunch cause they're filling, but don't put me into an afternoon food coma. (therisingspoon.com)
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