food fighter
n.— «Sone is the newest celebrity sensation among Japan’s long line of champion competitive eaters—or “food fighters,” as the entertainment industry calls them—and a rising star on YouTube.» —“Lisa Katayama” Wired News Feb. 7, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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