gobbler

UK: ˈɡɒblə | US: ˈɡɑːblər

Definition

  1. n. 1. a person or animal that eats quickly or greedily

  2. n. 2. (informal) a male turkey

  3. n. 3. (rare) a machine or device that consumes or processes something rapidly

Structure
gobble <to eat quickly or noisily>er <noun suffix, denoting agent or doer>
Etymology

The word "gobbler" derives from the verb "gobble," which originated in the late 16th century as an onomatopoeic term mimicking the sound of a turkey or rapid eating. The suffix "-er" was added to form a noun indicating "one who gobbles." Over time, it became specifically associated with male turkeys due to their loud, gulping calls. The word retains its vivid connection to both sound and action, reflecting its playful yet functional evolution.

Examples

  1. The children were such gobblers at dinner that their plates were empty in minutes.

  2. A wild gobbler strutted across the field, puffing out its feathers.

  3. The woodchipper acted like a gobbler, devouring branches in seconds.

  4. He earned the nickname "Gobbler" for his habit of eating lunch in under five minutes.

  5. The farmer spotted a gobbler perched on the fence, announcing dawn with its call.