Definition

A male turkey or a person who eats in a greedy and noisy way.

Example

The gobbler strutted around the yard, showing off its feathers.

Conversation

Did you see that big gobbler at the farm yesterday?

Yeah, it was huge! I've never seen one so big before.

I wonder how much it weighs, it looked like it could eat everything!

For sure! It definitely looked like a gobbler that loves its food.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gobbler → The word 'gobbler' originates from the verb 'gobble' (of imitative origin, representing the sound made by turkeys) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A 'gobbler' refers to a turkey, particularly a male, known for its distinctive gobbling sound.

Memory Tip

Imagine a turkey making a loud 'gobble' sound — that's why a 'gobbler' is a turkey, especially the male one that makes that noise.

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