Gobble
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Eating Quickly
Use 'gobble' when describing someone eating rapidly, often without taking breaks. She gobbled her pizza as if she hadn't eaten all day.
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Informal Contexts
'Gobble' is casual and might be used among friends or in relaxed settings, not formal occasions. At the picnic, everyone gobbled the snacks.
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Often Exaggeration
'Gobble' can be an exaggeration, used when someone eats fast but not literally as fast as possible. He always gobbles his food, even when he's not in a hurry.