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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That was the dream and I usually had it on Friday nights because Saturday was my cheat day — and it was euphoric.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2023
We might even do a cheat day type of moment like a Wingstop or we really like Berri’s lobster pizza, which is delicious.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023
But on my cheat day, I love Krispy Kreme, ice cream, apple pie and peach cobbler.
From Fox News • Oct. 2, 2021
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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