A bookworm
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
a person excessively devoted to studying or reading
A bookworm
Idioms & PhrasesEASY
a person excessively devoted to studying or reading
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Examples
"He has no time for social activities because he is a bookworm."
"As a bookworm she finished the reading list before the course even began."
Mnemonic Trick
Picture someone burrowing into books like a worm into an apple.
Cultural Context
Informal; often affectionate or teasing.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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