Sweet tooth Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈswit/ /ˈtuθ

SWEET TOOTH

UK

swˈiːt/ /tˈuːθ

sweet TOOTH

Definition

A strong liking for sweet foods and desserts.

Usage & Nuances

An informal idiom. Used in 'have a sweet tooth' to describe people who crave sugar. Not about actual teeth—just a way to say you love sweets. Often used with 'have' (I have a sweet tooth), rarely 'am' or 'is'.

• Spanish: gusto por lo dulce
• Portuguese (BR): gosto por doce
• Portuguese (PT): gosto por doces
• Chinese (Simplified): 喜欢吃甜食
• Chinese (Traditional): 嗜甜
• Hindi: मीठा खाने का शौक
• Arabic: حب الحلويات
• Bengali: মিষ্টির প্রতি ঝোঁক - মিষ্টি খেতে ভালোবাসা
• Russian: сладкоежка
• Japanese: 甘党
• Vietnamese: thích đồ ngọt
• Korean: 단것을 좋아함 - 단 것에 약함
• Turkish: tatlı düşkünü - tatlıya düşkün olmak
• Urdu: میٹھا پسند کرنے والا
• Indonesian: suka makanan manis

Example Sentences

I have a sweet tooth. I eat chocolate every day.

basic

She does not have a sweet tooth. She prefers salty snacks.

basic

If you have a sweet tooth, you will love this cake.

basic

I've always had a sweet tooth—dessert is my favorite part of any meal.

natural

Don't tempt me with cookies—my sweet tooth can't say no!

natural

He claims he doesn't have a sweet tooth, but he always orders dessert.

natural