verb
ingurgitate
Ingurgitate (verb) means to swallow greedily or in large amounts.
verb
1
To swallow greedily or in large amounts.
2
To draw something down and engulf it completely, as a whirlpool might.
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Etymology
Taken from the participle stem of Latin ingurgitāre, from in- + gurges (‘whirlpool’).
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What is the meaning of ingurgitate?
"ingurgitate" (verb) means to swallow greedily or in large amounts.
What is another word for ingurgitate?
Other words for "ingurgitate" include overeat, gormandise, gorge, overindulge, gourmandize, glut.
What are the different meanings of ingurgitate?
"ingurgitate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To swallow greedily or in large amounts; 2. To draw something down and engulf it completely, as a whirlpool might.
