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gobble up
/ˈɡɒbəl ʌp/◆phrasal verb
to eat something quickly and greedily
The children gobbled up their Halloween candy as soon as they got home.
They ate the candy very quickly and eagerly.
informal
To eat something quickly and greedily, often with enthusiasm.
The dog gobbled up his food before anyone else could get a bite.
The dog ate his food very quickly and eagerly.
The kids gobbled up the pizza at the party.
The kids ate the pizza very quickly and enthusiastically.
This phrase is often used to describe eating in a hurried or enthusiastic manner.
Collocations
gobble up foodeat food quickly and greedilygobble up candyeat candy quickly and eagerly
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Usage Context
Use 'gobble up' when describing someone eating quickly and enthusiastically, especially in informal settings.
Gold Rule
Informal Usage
This phrase is informal and should be used in casual conversations rather than formal writing.
Word Origin
The verb 'gobble' comes from the sound that turkeys make, and 'up' is used to indicate completion. The phrase suggests eating something quickly and completely.
Usage Notes
This phrase is informal and often used in casual conversation to describe eating with enthusiasm or haste.
Word Breakdown
gobble
to eat quickly and greedily
verbup
completion or totality
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