Synonyms for

Gobbling

Verb / ˈgɑ:bʌlɪŋ / / ˈgɑ:blɪŋ / Another word for gobbling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

eating something quickly and noisily

Synonyms & similar words

gobble bolt devouring chomping munching noshing scarfing wolfing ingesting consumption feasting swallowing gorging grazing dining snacking slurping scoffing crunching chewing nibbling biting

Example sentences

  1. The little boy was gobbling up his candy as fast as he could.
  2. The dog was gobbling down his food.
  3. The squirrel was gobbling up all the nuts.
  4. The monster in the story was gobbling up all the people.
  5. The caterpillar was gobbling up all the leaves.

Quotes

  • "I love Thanksgiving turkey...it's the only time in Los Angeles that you see natural breasts." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • "Thanksgiving is a time when the people who are the most thankful are the ones who didn't have to cook." - Melanie White
  • "I'm just someone who likes cooking and for whom sharing food is a form of expression." - Maya Angelou

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