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gobble
This term evokes a sense of urgency and lack of restraint, often associated with hunger or excitement. It suggests a physical action where food is swallowed quickly with minimal chewing, creating a vivid image of gluttony or desperation. The tone is generally informal and can be slightly critical or humorous depending on the subject.
When used in reference to turkeys, the word shifts from a description of eating to an onomatopoeic representation of a specific animal sound. This creates a linguistic link between the bird's distinctive call and the rapid way it consumes feed, though the two meanings are used in entirely different contexts.
Meanings
Examples
Stop trying to gobble your dinner and chew your food properly.
The hungry dog gobbled the treats the moment they hit the floor.
I have to gobble this sandwich before the bus arrives.
He just sat there and gobbled away while everyone else talked.
The monster gobbled up the entire village in one bite.
I can see the turkey starting to gobble in the distance.
Why does that bird keep gobbling at me every time I walk past the fence?
I wonder if I can gobble my breakfast in five minutes.