belve

/ˈbɛlv/ or /ˈbɜlv/ (noun is less common, verb is more common)

Definitions

1. verb

to devour or eat something eagerly and noisily, typically with a loud sound

“The lion belved its prey, making a loud noise as it attacked.”

2. noun

a loud, eager, or noisy eater

“The belve at the table was making a lot of noise while eating his dinner.”

Synonyms

  • devour
  • gobble
  • wolf

Antonyms

  • daintily
  • savor