ingurgiter

to gulp down

verb an-gür-zhee-TEH Rare

Origin: From Latin 'ingurgitare', from 'gurges' (whirlpool, gullet).

Also means

to swallow greedily

Usage Note

Ingurgiter conveys the idea of swallowing large quantities hastily, often with a slightly disapproving connotation. It applies to food, drink, or figuratively to information: ingurgiter des connaissances ('to cram in knowledge'). Related noun: ingurgitation.

Examples

"Il a ingurgité son repas en deux minutes."

Natural Translation

He gulped down his meal in two minutes.

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