Gobble - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Gobble means to eat something quickly and greedily, often making loud chewing noises. It can also refer to the sound a turkey makes. The word is used both as a verb and a noun.
Definition:
To eat quickly and greedily, often making noise while swallowing.
Synonyms:
devour, wolf, gulp, scarf
Part of Speech:
verb, noun
Antonyms:
nibble, savor
Common Collocations:
gobble up, gobble down, gobble noisily
Derivatives:
gobbler, gobbling
Usage Tips:
Use "gobble" for eating hastily; avoid for polite or slow eating contexts.
Common Phrases:
gobble up the competition, gobble down food, gobble like a turkey
Etymology:
Originated in the late 16th century, imitative of the sound of eating or a turkey's call.
Examples:
- 1. The children gobble their candy before dinner.
- 2. He tends to gobble his meals when he's in a hurry.
- 3. The turkey will gobble loudly in the farmyard.
- 4. Don’t just gobble your food—take your time!