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gobble

|gob/ble|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɡɑːbəl/

🇬🇧

/ˈɡɒbəl/

eat quickly and noisily

Etymology
Etymology Information

'gobble' originates from the Middle English word 'gobelen,' which meant 'to eat greedily.'

Historical Evolution

'gobelen' transformed into the modern English word 'gobble.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to eat greedily,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to eat something hurriedly and noisily.

He gobbled his dinner in just five minutes.

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Verb 2

to make a sound like a turkey.

The turkey gobbled loudly in the yard.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35