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Definition of Gobbler

1. Noun. A hasty eater who swallows large mouthfuls.

Definition of Gobbler

1. n. A turkey cock; a bubbling Jock.

Definition of Gobbler

1. Noun. (slang) A turkey. ¹

2. Noun. (figuratively) One who eats food very quickly, without decorum. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gobbler

1. a male turkey [n -S] - See also: turkey

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gobbler

Literary usage of Gobbler

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Wild Turkey and Its Hunting by Edward Avery McIlhenny, Charles L. Jordan, Robert Wilson Shufeldt (1914)
"CHAPTER XIII CALLING UP THE LOVELORN gobbler THERE is a wide difference between the old gobbler and the young gobbler, and the tactics to be employed in ..."

2. Annual Report by Missouri Division of Mine Inspection, Missouri Bureau of Mines (1900)
"THE gobbler MINING COMPANY. The "gobbler" mine is operated by H. Cross, trustee, who reside! j at Wentworth, Mo., and who operates on a ICO acre tract of ..."

3. Typical Newspaper Stories by Harry Franklin Harrington (1915)
"THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS THE SENSATIONAL ANTE-MORTEM STATEMENT OF AT gobbler, ESQ. For some time past I have been impressed with the feeling that I am not ..."

4. Western Poultry Book by A. Basley (1912)
"SICK gobbler—I write again in regard to a fine gobbler. He was hatched last May. He has been sick about ten days. Just sits around and does not walk much. ..."

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