Ingurgitate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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ingurgitate

[ɪnˈɡəːdʒɪteɪt ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Verb}

formal

To swallow something, especially food or drink, quickly and greedily.

Synonyms

devour, gobble up, gulp down.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
ingurgitate	This word is a very formal term used mostly in academic or medical contexts. It means to swallow something in large amounts, often quickly. The patient tends to ingurgitate food due to anxiety
devour	Commonly used in everyday language when someone eats something very quickly and eagerly, often because they are very hungry. Can also be used metaphorically to indicate extreme attention or eagerness. After not eating all day, he devoured his dinner She devoured the book in one sitting
gulp down	Frequently used to describe drinking or swallowing quickly, often without savoring the taste. In his hurry, he gulped down his coffee and left She gulped down the water after the long run
gobble up	Informal and often used when talking about eating quickly and noisily. It can be metaphorically used to indicate taking or consuming rapidly. The children gobbled up their snacks before running outside to play The company gobbled up smaller competitors

Examples of usage

He ingurgitated his food as if he hadn't eaten in days.
She ingurgitated the drink in one gulp.

Translations

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Interesting Facts

Pop Culture

In popular cooking shows, contestants sometimes need to 'ingurgitate' their creations quickly to beat the clock during timed challenges.
The term is often used humorously in cartoons when characters eat large meals in a single gulp, exaggerating the behavior for comedic effect.

Psychology

Overeating or 'ingurgitating' is often linked to emotional eating, where individuals consume food rapidly in response to stress or anxiety.
Studies suggest people who eat quickly tend to consume more calories, often without realizing it, leading to potential weight gain over time.

Biology

Certain animals, like pelicans and snakes, exhibit behavior similar to ingurgitating when they swallow prey quickly to avoid predators.
The physiological process of rapid swallowing involves muscle contractions in the throat and esophagus for efficient transport to the stomach.

Literature

The act of ingurgitating can be found in classic literature, often used to emphasize gluttony or a character's overwhelming desire for food.
Famous authors, such as Charles Dickens, used vivid descriptions of characters ingurgitating meals to satirize society's excesses.

Origin of 'ingurgitate'

Main points about word origin

The word comes from the Latin 'ingurgitare', where 'in-' means 'into' and 'gurgitare' means 'to swallow'.
It appeared in English texts in the early 17th century, evolving to describe the act of swallowing large amounts rapidly.

The word 'ingurgitate' originates from the Latin word 'ingurgitare', which means 'to pour in'. The term was first recorded in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'ingurgitate' has come to be used figuratively in addition to its literal meaning of swallowing food or drink greedily.