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Term: Wolf Down

Description

Wolf down is a phrasal verb that means to eat something quickly and voraciously, often with little regard for table manners or chewing thoroughly. The phrase is often used metaphorically to signify consuming anything rapidly or eagerly, beyond just food.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1 - Eating Food Quickly

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To consume food rapidly and greedily.

Example Sentence: My brother was so hungry that he wolfed down his entire plate of spaghetti in a matter of minutes.

Sense 2 - Consuming Anything Rapidly

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To consume something other than food rapidly and enthusiastically.

Example Sentence: The kids wolfed down the newest season of their favorite TV show over the weekend.

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