How Do You Spell GOBBLING?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɒblɪŋ] (IPA)

Gobbling is a verb that refers to the act of eating greedily and noisily, usually associated with turkeys. The word is spelled with two 'B's and two 'L's, reflecting the strength and emphasis of the sound produced while gobbling. Using the International Phonetic Alphabet, the pronunciation of 'gobbling' is /ˈɡɒblɪŋ/, with the stress on the first syllable. The 'o' in the first syllable is pronounced as the short 'o' sound, while the 'i' in the second syllable is pronounced as the short 'i' sound.

GOBBLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Gobbling is defined as the act of eating or consuming food quickly and voraciously, often in large amounts. It is a term that typically describes the action of swiftly swallowing or devouring food in a noisy, greedy, or ravenous manner. Gobbling is often associated with a lack of self-control or restraint when it comes to eating.

    The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the action of hastily or eagerly taking or seizing something, such as information or opportunities, without much thought or consideration. In this sense, gobbling can imply a sense of urgency, impatience, or a desire to acquire something quickly and without delay.

    Gobbling can be seen as a negative behavior, as it often indicates an unhealthy relationship with food or a lack of appreciation for the act of eating. It may be associated with overeating, binge-eating, or poor table manners. Gobbling can lead to digestive issues, discomfort, or even choking if proper chewing and swallowing are not observed.

    In summary, gobbling refers to the act of consuming food swiftly and voraciously. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the hasty and thoughtless acquisition of something. However, it is important to exercise moderation and mindfulness when it comes to eating, to avoid potential negative consequences.

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Etymology of GOBBLING

The word "gobbling" has its origins in the Middle English word "goblen" or "gobelen", which meant "to eat greedily" or "to devour". This Middle English term can be traced back to the Old French word "gobeler", meaning "to gulp down" or "to swallow greedily". The word "gobelen" may have been influenced by the Old Norse word "gopa", which meant "to gape" or "to open wide". Over time, "gobbling" developed as a verb form of the word "gobble", which specifically refers to the act of eating quickly and noisily, often associated with turkeys.

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Conjugate verb Gobbling

CONDITIONAL

I would gobble
we would gobble
you would gobble
he/she/it would gobble
they would gobble

FUTURE

I will gobble
we will gobble
you will gobble
he/she/it will gobble
they will gobble

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have gobbled
we will have gobbled
you will have gobbled
he/she/it will have gobbled
they will have gobbled

PAST

I gobbled
we gobbled
you gobbled
he/she/it gobbled
they gobbled

PAST PERFECT

I had gobbled
we had gobbled
you had gobbled
he/she/it had gobbled
they had gobbled

PRESENT

I gobble
we gobble
you gobble
he/she/it gobbles
they gobble

PRESENT PERFECT

I have gobbled
we have gobbled
you have gobbled
he/she/it has gobbled
they have gobbled
I am gobbling
we are gobbling
you are gobbling
he/she/it is gobbling
they are gobbling
I was gobbling
we were gobbling
you were gobbling
he/she/it was gobbling
they were gobbling
I will be gobbling
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they will be gobbling
I have been gobbling
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I had been gobbling
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they had been gobbling
I will have been gobbling
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they will have been gobbling
I would have gobbled
we would have gobbled
you would have gobbled
he/she/it would have gobbled
they would have gobbled
I would be gobbling
we would be gobbling
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he/she/it would be gobbling
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I would have been gobbling
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they would have been gobbling

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