BusinessAugust 15, 2026
glutted
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Definition
Supplied or filled to excess; saturated with more of something than can be effectively used or sold.
Etymology
Originating from the Latin word 'gluttire,' meaning to swallow, the word evolved through Old French to describe being overfilled or surfeited, much like the physical act of eating too much.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how the Chinese auto market has reached a state of overproduction, where there is more supply than local consumer demand can absorb.
Chinese car sales boom overseas
Read the full article ↗Borneo Bulletin