Definition

To eat food quickly and greedily, often making a noise while doing so.

Example

The children gobble their dinner before heading out to play.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw the kids gobble down their snacks at the party yesterday.

Yeah, they were super hungry after playing all those games.

It was funny to watch them gobble everything so quickly.

Totally! I guess they couldn't resist all the treats.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A deep, throaty sound made by a male turkey, often heard during mating season.

Example

The gobble of the turkey echoed through the woods in the early morning.

Conversation

Have you ever heard a turkey make that funny gobble sound?

Yeah, it's pretty amusing! I saw a video of it the other day.

It's hilarious how they do that gobble when they're excited.

Definition

To eat something quickly and greedily, often making a noise while doing so.

Example

The children gobbled their food before heading outside to play.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how fast he gobbled his food at lunch?

I know, right? It was like he hadn't eaten in days!

I was shocked! I thought he would at least take his time.

Root Explanation

The word 'gobble' originates from the early 17th century, likely imitative of the sound made by a turkey, and is related to the Old French word 'gober', meaning to swallow or gulp. It describes the act of making a noise while eating or consuming food quickly.

Memory Tip

Imagine a turkey making a distinctive sound while quickly 'gulping' down its food — that's how 'gobble' connects to the idea of eating rapidly.

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