Gobble Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms gobble 1 American [gob-uhl] / ˈgɒb əl /

verb (used with object)

gobbled, gobbling

1. to swallow or eat hastily or hungrily in large pieces; gulp.

   Synonyms: devour , bolt

2. to seize upon eagerly (often followed byup ).

   After being gone for so long, they gobbled up all the local news.

verb (used without object)

gobbled, gobbling

1. to eat hastily.

gobble 2 American [gob-uhl] / ˈgɒb əl /

verb (used without object)

gobbled, gobbling

1. to make the characteristic throaty cry of a male turkey.

noun

1. the cry itself.

gobble 1 British / ˈɡɒbəl /

noun

1. the loud rapid gurgling sound made by male turkeys

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interjection

1. an imitation of this sound

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verb

1. (intr) (of a turkey) to make this sound

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verb

1. to eat or swallow (food) hastily and in large mouthfuls

2. informal to snatch

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Etymology

Origin of gobble1

1595–1605; probably imitative; gob 1, -le

Origin of gobble2

First recorded in 1670–80; variant of gabble

Example Sentences

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With data centers gobbling up chips of all kinds, the companies that equip the chip makers are set to profit, according to UBS.

From Barron's

During the 19th century, Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Penn gobbled up three decades of national championships.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jackrabbits or other critters that need the water encased in the plant often gobble them up.

From Los Angeles Times

Quasars are supermassive black holes that actively gobble up matter like gas and dust from their surroundings.

From Space Scoop

Leonard said the server farms are also gobbling up much of the renewable energy like wind and solar that is being added to the grid.

From Barron's

Related Words

• devour
• gulp
• guzzle
• swallow

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