cheat day
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of cheat day
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Then I would do either the salmon with spinach or if it was a super cheat day, I’d have a cheeseburger.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026
I would recommend you save those for a cheat day.
From Salon ● Oct. 15, 2023
The actress says she's going to take Hydroxycut gummies before two meals to avoid a "cheat day" and instead enjoy a "moderate day" of eating.
From Fox News ● Feb. 3, 2022
The rationale here reminds me of my thinking when a cheat meal becomes a cheat day: “Well, since I had pizza for lunch, I might as well get a burger and fries for dinner!”
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2021
Sunday is my cheat day when it comes to eating.
From New York Times ● Jan. 11, 2019
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