noun

gobbling

Gobbling (noun) means the act of eating quickly and noisily. Example: “His gobbling at dinner earned a disapproving look from his mother.”

noun

The act of eating quickly and noisily.

"His gobbling at dinner earned a disapproving look from his mother."

The call made by a turkey.

"The gobbling from the barn told us the tom turkey was nearby."

How to use gobbling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNoisy, hurried eating, or the sound of a turkey calling.

gobblings plural

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His _____ at dinner earned a disapproving look from his mother.

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What does “gobbling” mean?

The word “gobbling” means the act of eating quickly and noisily. In plain terms, noisy, hurried eating, or the sound of a turkey calling.

How do you use “gobbling” in a sentence?

Here is “gobbling” used in a sentence: “His gobbling at dinner earned a disapproving look from his mother.”

What part of speech is “gobbling”?

“Gobbling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “gobbling” have?

“Gobbling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of eating quickly and noisily.