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What is a “foodie”?

Retry Correct Incorrect “Foodie” is still part of today’s vocabulary, but it’s a slang term that actually originated in the 1980s. It refers to someone who has a great knowledge of food and food culture.

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What is a “foodie”?

• someone who knows a lot about food
• someone who owns a restaurant
• a chef
• someone who tries a new food for the first time