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guilty pleasure

[gil-tee plezh-er]

noun

  1. an activity, habit, food, etc., that a person feels shame or guilt for enjoying, often because they feel they will be judged by others.

    TV shows meant for teens are a guilty pleasure many adults just can't get enough of.

    Eating healthfully is important, but treating yourself to a guilty pleasure from time to time is definitely not a crime.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of guilty pleasure1

First recorded in 1680–90
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This guilty pleasure’s messy contestants don’t know what they want or what they’re doing.

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Her guilty pleasure: “The Real Housewives.”

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“I know it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but it’s my guilty pleasure watch and I enjoy it, even though it’s sometimes really cheesy.”

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She said that TikTok was "everyone's guilty pleasure".

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The end result is a clear, unscented, biodegradable liquid about the viscosity of baby oil that allows you to indulge in a little guilty pleasure without feeling guilty about the environment.

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