as in devouring
to swallow or eat greedily
don't wolf your food or you'll be sick
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Recent Examples of wolfing
Chestnut has won 17 of the last 19 events, setting a record in 2021 after wolfing down 76 hot dogs and buns.
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Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
The funny video showed the bulldog grabbing an entire bar out of Peeters' hand and wolfing it down in one bite.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
The funny video showed the bulldog grabbing an entire bar out of Peeters' hand and wolfing it down in one bite.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wolfing
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Their supporters with zero life experience are devouring their pie-in-the-sky mumbo jumbo.
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On America’s 250th birthday, there was former San Jose resident Joey Chestnut on a stage at Coney Island in New York City, devouring hot dogs faster than anyone.
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Avoid inhaling the dust—even food-grade—as prolonged exposure can irritate the lungs, says Harlow-Ellis.
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Gonzalez worked to enforce a roadblock during the chemical plume without being informed about the dangers of inhaling the chemicals.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.
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On a crowded concourse in the middle of a Saturday morning two months before the start of the season, fans are chugging beers, scarfing Dodger dogs, and even doing a line dance.
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There’s just something about scarfing oodles of vittles during and after skiing that is far more satisfying than any other post mountain pursuit grubfest.
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“Wolfing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wolfing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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