Meaning of the word gobble in English

What does gobble mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gobble

US /ˈɡɑː.bəl/
UK /ˈɡɒb.əl/
"gobble" picture

Verb

1.

eat (something) hurriedly and noisily

Example:
•
The children gobbled down their dinner.
•
He gobbled up all the cake before anyone else could get a piece.
2.

(of a turkey) make a characteristic throaty sound

Example:
•
The turkey began to gobble loudly as we approached.
•
You could hear the turkeys gobbling from across the field.

Noun

the characteristic throaty sound made by a turkey

Example:
•
We heard the distinct gobble of a wild turkey in the woods.
•
The farmer imitated the turkey's gobble to call them.
Related Word: