cheat day

[ cheet dey ]

noun

1. a day in which a person goes off a dietary regimen:

   Today’s my cheat day, so I’m eating pizza and ice cream.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheat day¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

I would recommend you save those for a cheat day.

From Salon

I know it sounds wild, but sweet, spicy, and savory go together like our government and letdowns, the same letdowns forcing this cheat day.

From Salon

That was the dream and I usually had it on Friday nights because Saturday was my cheat day — and it was euphoric.

From Salon

We might even do a cheat day type of moment like a Wingstop or we really like Berri’s lobster pizza, which is delicious.

From Los Angeles Times

We might even do a cheat day type of moment like a Wingstop or we really like Berri’s lobster pizza, which is delicious.

From Los Angeles Times