guttle
UK: ˈɡʌt(ə)l | US: ˈɡʌt(ə)l
vt. to eat or drink greedily or noisily
guttle = gutt<throat> + le<frequentative verb suffix>
- gutt (from Middle English gut, meaning "throat" or "gullet")
- le (a suffix used to form verbs indicating repeated or habitual action, as in dazzle or sparkle)
Etymology Origin:
The word guttle originates from the Middle English gut (throat/gullet), combined with the frequentative suffix -le, which implies repetitive action. The term vividly evokes the image of someone swallowing or consuming food noisily and voraciously, as if emphasizing the throat's role in the act. Its usage is rare and often humorous or derogatory.
The children guttled their ice cream before it could melt.
He guttled down the meal as if he hadn’t eaten for days.
Observing the way he guttled his beer, she couldn’t help but laugh.
The dog guttled its food in seconds, leaving the bowl spotless.
Avoid guttling your dinner—it’s bad for digestion.