Gobbles Meaning in English
word · lemma: gobble
Definition
To eat something very quickly, often noisily and without chewing much. It can also refer to taking in or using something in large amounts rapidly.
Usage & Nuances
"Gobble" is informal and usually describes eating something eagerly or messily ("gobbles up his food"). It often suggests lack of table manners. Also used metaphorically ("The car gobbles gas"). Do not confuse with "gobble" as the turkey sound.
Spanish: devora - engullePortuguese (BR): devora - engole rapidamentePortuguese (PT): devora - engole rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 狼吞虎咽Chinese (Traditional): 狼吞虎嚥Hindi: ज़रूरत से जल्दी खाना - गपागप खानाArabic: يبتلع بسرعة - يلتهمBengali: গলাধঃকরণ করে - দ্রুত খেয়ে ফেলেRussian: жадно поедает - уплетаетJapanese: がつがつ食べるVietnamese: ngấu nghiến - ăn vộiKorean: 허겁지겁 먹다Turkish: tıkınmak - oburca yemekUrdu: جلدی جلدی کھا لیناIndonesian: melahap - menyantap dengan lahap
Example Sentences
The dog gobbles its food very fast.
basic
He gobbles his breakfast every day.
basic
She always gobbles her lunch in a hurry.
basic
My brother gobbles up snacks the moment he sees them.
natural
You shouldn't just gobble your food, take your time and enjoy it.
natural
That old computer gobbles up memory.
natural