competitive eating contest; food battle
Wasei-eigo term for an event where participants compete to eat large quantities of food within a time limit. Often used in TV shows and local festivals.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from food battle
I like watching food battles on TV.
A food battle was held at the local festival.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in titles or stylized usage.
Wasei-eigo from English 'food' and 'battle'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged from Japanese media and event culture.