gobble

/ˈɡɒbəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to eat eagerly, often noisily, especially the food of another

“The children would gobble their breakfast before rushing off to school.”

2. noun

the act of eating eagerly, often noisily, especially the food of another

“The gobbling of food was very loud in the cafeteria.”

3. verb

to eat or consume quickly, often with great enthusiasm

“The hungry traveler gobbled down the sandwich in a few bites.”

4. verb

to utter the sound ‘gobble’, typically of a turkey

“The wild turkey began to gobble loudly in the early morning.”

Synonyms

  • devour
  • gorge

Antonyms

  • abstain
  • fast