sweet tooth

noun

1. a liking or craving for candy and other sweets.

sweet tooth

noun

1. a strong liking for sweet foods

Word History and Origins

Origin of sweet tooth¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Idioms and Phrases

A love for sugary foods, as in You can always please Nell with cake or ice cream; she has a big sweet tooth. This expression dates from the late 1300s, although it then referred not only to sweets but other delicacies as well.