Sudden, intense longing and
regret derived from watching a particularly appetizing dish being delivered to a nearby
table, and realizing that
one has made an inferior menu selection.
Hank was eagerly anticipating his scallops when the waiter brought the
stuffed pork chops to the man at the
table next to him. Unable to avert his gaze, Hank began to feel the anguish of dish
envy.
Word of the Day on September 9, 2009