Messy eater, e.g (4)

I believe the answer is:

slob

(Other definitions for slob that I've seen before include "Fat, idle type" , "Slovenly person (colloq.)" , "Unattractive person" , "'Slovenly, messy person (4)'" , "Fat, idle person" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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