Hoover up

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verb

To quickly or hungrily consume food or drink.

He hoovered up his dinner in less than five minutes.
Visual representation of "hoover up" - To quickly or hungrily consume food or drink

Often appears as...

  • hoover up his meal
  • hoover up the leftovers

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Speedy Eating

Indicates eating very fast, often with a sense of urgency or greed.

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After the game, we hoovered up the pizza.
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Impressive Appetite

Implies admiration or surprise at someone's ability to eat quickly or in large amounts.

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Wow, you really hoovered up those burgers!
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Casual Setting

Typically used in informal situations among friends or family.

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Let's hoover up some snacks before the movie starts.
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