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hoarders

[/ˈhɔːrdərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
acumuladores
1. People who collect and store large quantities of items, often excessively, due to psychological compulsion or fear of scarcity
The hoarders filled their house with newspapers and boxes.
Os acumuladores encheram a casa com jornais e caixas.
2. People who stockpile goods, especially during times of shortage or crisis
During the pandemic, hoarders bought all the toilet paper from the shelves.
Durante a pandemia, os acumuladores compraram todo o papel higiênico das prateleiras.
NYC Slang
pack rats
Synonyms
hoarderscollectorsaccumulatorsstockpilerssquirrels
Antonyms
minimalistsdisposersspendersdonators

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acumuladores
most common term for people with hoarding behavior
General Brazilian
entesouradores
alternative term emphasizing treasure-seeking behavior
Portugal
acumuladores
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
abarrotadores
less common, emphasizing the packing/stuffing aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

hoard and hold
squirrel away
penny pincher (related to hoarding money)
collector's mentality
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