Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gobble-up
verb
/ˈɡäbəl ˌəp/
Definition
To consume something eagerly and quickly.
Examples
- After the game, the kids gobbled up all the pizza.
- She gobbled up the last cookie before anyone else could grab it.
- He tends to gobble up books as soon as they are released.
Meaning
When someone gobbles up food, they eat it rapidly and with enthusiasm, often due to hunger or enjoyment.
Synonyms
- devour
- consume
- inhale
- chew up
