moreish

British

/ ˈmɔːrɪʃ /

adjective

informal (of food) causing a desire for more

these cakes are very moreish

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They are the bête noire of many nutritionists - mass-produced yet moreish foods like chicken nuggets, packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, ice cream or even sliced brown bread.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2024

This moreish beef dish uses a ready-made sauce and takes it up a notch with extra garlic and soy sauce.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2023

Made with three different forms of coffee, this shortbread-like cookie is a wake-you-up affair topped with a moreish condensed milk icing.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2021

Much like Fortnum & Mason’s Beef Extract spread, it’s simply moreish.

From The Guardian • May 6, 2018

“They cer'nly do taste kind o' moreish, Abby,” conceded Mr. Daggett thickly.

From An Alabaster Box by Mulford, Stockton

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