gobble
3 synonyms for gobble, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To eat quickly and greedily.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gobble
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
gobble up
gobble down
Etymology
From Middle English gobben ("to swallow greedily"), possibly related to "gulp," with the frequentative ending -le added to suggest repeated action.
Full origin of gobble →Frequently asked questions
What does “gobble” mean?
The word “gobble” means to eat quickly and greedily. In plain terms, to eat fast and greedily, or the sound a turkey makes.
How do you pronounce “gobble”?
“Gobble” is pronounced GOBL (/ˈɡɑbl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “gobble” in a sentence?
Here is “gobble” used in a sentence: “The kids gobbled up their breakfast before running to the bus.”
What part of speech is “gobble”?
“Gobble” is a verb.
Where does the word “gobble” come from?
The word “gobble” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gobben ("to swallow greedily"), possibly related to "gulp," with the frequentative ending -le added to suggest repeated action.
How many meanings does “gobble” have?
“Gobble” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to eat quickly and greedily.
