Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ingurgitate
Verb
/ɪnˈɡɜr.dʒɪ.teɪt/
Definition
To swallow something greedily or in large amounts.
Examples
- The dog ingurgitated its food in mere seconds.
- During the feast, guests ingurgitated the delicious dishes presented before them.
- He tended to ingurgitate snacks while binge-watching his favorite series.
Meaning
Ingurgitate refers to the act of consuming food or drink excessively or greedily, often without taking time to chew or savor the item.
Synonyms
- Gulp
- Devour
- Swallow
- Engorge
- Inhale
