1. eats food quickly and noisily
2. makes the characteristic sound of a male turkey
3. takes or uses something eagerly and quickly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The hungry child gobbles his sandwich in minutes.
• She gobbles down her breakfast before rushing to work.
• The turkey gobbles loudly in the farmyard.
• The male turkey gobbles to attract a mate.
• The company gobbles up smaller competitors.
• He gobbles every opportunity that comes his way.
• The dog gobbles its food without chewing.