fullfeed

English

Alternative forms

• full-feed

Etymology

A back-formation from fullfeeding; equivalent to full- +‎ feed.

Verb

fullfeed (third-person singular simple present fullfeeds, present participle fullfeeding, simple past and past participle fullfed)

1. (transitive) To overfeed; feed to fullness or excess; make plump; fatten.
   • 1914, Virginia. Dept. of Agriculture and Immigration, Bulletin:

     If it is desired to fullfeed hogs, they will make a rapid fattening growth by increasing the grain ration while on pasture, [...]

   • 1966, American Society of Animal Science, American Society of Animal Production, American Dairy Science Association, Journal of animal science:

     Efforts were made to fullfeed animals without undue waste, and unconsumed feed was redistributed as part of the procedure.

Derived terms

• fullfed