First Known Use: 1601
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1gobble
verb gob·ble \ˈgä-bəl\
gob·bledgob·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of GOBBLE
transitive verb
1
: to swallow or eat greedily
2
: to take eagerly : grab —usually used with up
3
: to read rapidly or greedily —usually used with up
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Origin of GOBBLE
probably irregular from 1gob
2gobble
verb
gob·bledgob·bling \-b(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of GOBBLE
intransitive verb
1
: to make the natural guttural noise of a male turkey
2
: to make a sound resembling the gobble of a turkey
— gobble noun
Origin of GOBBLE
imitative
First Known Use: 1680
GOBBLING Defined for Kids
1gobble
verb gob·ble \ˈgä-bəl\
gob·bledgob·bling
Definition of GOBBLE for Kids
: to eat fast or greedily <We gobbled up our lunch.>
2gobble
verb
gob·bledgob·bling
Definition of GOBBLE for Kids
: to make the call of a turkey or a similar sound
3gobble
noun
Definition of GOBBLE for Kids
: the loud harsh call of a turkey
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