gobble1
v.
(
often gobble something up)
eat hurriedly and noisily.
▸use a large amount of (resources) very quickly.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: prob. from gob2.
gobble2
v.
(of a turkeycock) make a characteristic swallowing sound in the throat.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: imitative, perh. influenced by gobble1.