Wolfing: meaning, definitions and examples
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wolfing
[ หwสlfษชล ]
eating rapidly
Wolfing refers to the act of eating food very quickly and greedily, often without proper chewing or savoring the taste. The term stems from the metaphor of a wolf consuming its prey in a hurried manner. This behavior might indicate extreme hunger or a lack of time to eat leisurely. Wolfing down food can lead to overeating and various digestive issues since not chewing properly can hinder digestion. This term is often used in informal settings to describe someone who is rapidly finishing a meal.
Synonyms
devouring, gobbling, ingesting quickly, stuffing.
Examples of usage
- He was wolfing his lunch before the meeting.
- Don't wolf your food; take your time to enjoy it.
- After the game, they started wolfing down pizza.
- She was wolfing down her breakfast on the way to work.
Translations
Translations of the word "wolfing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lobo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Wolf
๐ฎ๐ฉ serigala
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะพะฒะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wilk
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใชใซใ
๐ซ๐ท loup
๐ช๐ธ lobo
๐น๐ท kurt
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฐุฆุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vlk
๐ธ๐ฐ vlk
๐จ๐ณ ็ผ
๐ธ๐ฎ volk
๐ฎ๐ธ รบlfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐัาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qurd
๐ฒ๐ฝ lobo
Etymology
The word 'wolfing' derives from the root 'wolf', which is a term used for the carnivorous mammal known for its hunting prowess. The usage of 'wolf' to describe eating quickly likely comes from the animal's reputation for voracious and hurried eating habits. The term 'wolf' in Old English is 'wulf', with its etymology tracing back through Germanic languages to Proto-Germanic '*wulfaz'. The evolution of the word reflects broader linguistic developments, with phrases such as 'wolf down' becoming common shorthand for consuming food in a reckless or hurried manner. 'Wolfing' emerged in culinary contexts during the late 20th century, reflecting social observations about fast-paced lifestyles and the impact of modern dining norms.