"scarf down" in Indonesian
Definition
Makan makanan dengan sangat cepat, biasanya karena sangat lapar atau terburu-buru, sering tanpa banyak mengunyah.
Usage Notes (Indonesian)
Sangat informal; hanya digunakan dalam percakapan sehari-hari. Jangan digunakan dalam tulisan resmi. Sebanding dengan 'makan dengan lahap'.
Examples
He scarfed down his sandwich before class.
Dia **melahap** sandwich-nya sebelum kelas.
Kids sometimes scarf down their dinner when they're hungry.
Anak-anak kadang-kadang **melahap** makan malam mereka saat lapar.
She scarfed down a piece of cake at the party.
Dia **melahap** sepotong kue di pesta.
I was so hungry that I scarfed down two burgers in five minutes.
Saya sangat lapar sampai-sampai dalam lima menit saya **melahap** dua burger.
Don't scarf down your food—take your time and enjoy it!
Jangan **melahap** makananmu—makanlah pelan-pelan dan nikmati!
He was late, so he scarfed down his breakfast and ran out the door.
Dia terlambat, jadi dia **melahap** sarapannya lalu bergegas keluar.