Gobble up

verb

To eat something quickly and in large amounts.

He was so hungry, he gobbled up his lunch in a few minutes.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To eat something quickly and in large amounts.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up food
  • gobble up dinner
verb

To use resources or materials quickly or in large amounts.

The new factory is going to gobble up a lot of our energy resources.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To use resources or materials quickly or in large amounts.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up resources
  • gobble up materials
verb

To take or buy something quickly before others have a chance.

The latest smartphone model was so popular, it was gobbled up in seconds.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To take or buy something quickly before others have a chance.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up tickets
  • gobble up opportunities
verb

To eat something quickly and in large amounts.

He was so hungry, he gobbled up his lunch in a few minutes.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To eat something quickly and in large amounts.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up food
  • gobble up dinner
verb

To use resources or materials quickly or in large amounts.

The new factory is going to gobble up a lot of our energy resources.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To use resources or materials quickly or in large amounts.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up resources
  • gobble up materials
verb

To take or buy something quickly before others have a chance.

The latest smartphone model was so popular, it was gobbled up in seconds.
Visual representation of "gobble up" - To take or buy something quickly before others have a chance.

Often appears as...

  • gobble up tickets
  • gobble up opportunities
Definition 1 of 3
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Informal Context

Used in casual situations, often when speaking with friends or family.

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At the picnic, he gobbled up the sandwiches.
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Ravenous Eating

Implies eating with great appetite or hunger, as if one can't get enough.

Illustration for Ravenous Eating
After the game, she gobbled up her pizza slice.
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Speedy Eating

Highlights the speed of eating, often neglecting manners or etiquette.

Illustration for Speedy Eating
He always gobbles up his breakfast so he won't be late.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Used in casual situations, often when speaking with friends or family.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the picnic, he gobbled up the sandwiches.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Ravenous Eating

Implies eating with great appetite or hunger, as if one can't get enough.

Illustration for Ravenous Eating
After the game, she gobbled up her pizza slice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Speedy Eating

Highlights the speed of eating, often neglecting manners or etiquette.

Illustration for Speedy Eating
He always gobbles up his breakfast so he won't be late.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Used in casual situations, often when speaking with friends or family.

Illustration for Informal Context
At the picnic, he gobbled up the sandwiches.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Ravenous Eating

Implies eating with great appetite or hunger, as if one can't get enough.

Illustration for Ravenous Eating
After the game, she gobbled up her pizza slice.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Speedy Eating

Highlights the speed of eating, often neglecting manners or etiquette.

Illustration for Speedy Eating
He always gobbles up his breakfast so he won't be late.
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