kuhjamist
Kuhjamist is the act of piling up or hoarding items, often resulting in extensive storage or clutter. In everyday Estonian, it can describe both routine accumulation and a more persistent tendency to collect beyond practical need. The term is formed from kuhjama, meaning to pile up, with the suffix -st used to create an action noun.
Etymology and usage are tied to the verb kuhjama. While kuhjamist can refer to ordinary storage or
In psychology, the concept is closely related to hoarding disorder. Hoarding disorder is characterized by a
Cultural and social aspects of kuhjamist include stigma and safety concerns for individuals and households affected.