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Ingurgitating Meaning in English

word · lemma: ingurgitate

ɪnˈɡɝːdʒɪˌteɪtɪŋ
in-GUR-jih-tay-ting
ɪnˈɡɜːdʒɪˌteɪtɪŋ
in-GUR-jih-tay-ting

Definition

To swallow food or drink quickly and in large amounts, often greedily or without chewing.

Usage & Nuances

This is a very formal, scientific, or literary word and is rarely used in everyday conversation. More common synonyms are 'devour', 'gulp down', or 'wolf down'. Usually refers to eating too much or too quickly in an almost animalistic way.

Example Sentences

The child started ingurgitating candies left on the table.

basic

The dog was ingurgitating its food after a long walk.

basic

He was ingurgitating the soup without even tasting it.

basic

After skipping breakfast, she found herself ingurgitating lunch in minutes.

natural

He regretted ingurgitating so much food at the buffet.

natural

My uncle is famous for ingurgitating entire pizzas at family parties.

natural