Mugmog (en. Gobble)

/muɡmɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Eating quickly and carelessly, often due to hunger.
He gobbled up the food due to extreme hunger.
Nagmugmog siya ng pagkain dahil sa matinding gutom.
Swallowing food as if there is no regard for proper behavior.
Don't gobble food in front of guests.
Huwag kang magmugmog sa harap ng mga bisita.
An action of eating that seems thoughtless in gulping every piece.
He gobbled it down without waiting for the food to cool.
Mugmog siya at hindi na naghintay na lumamig ang pagkain.

Etymology

The word 'mugmog' comes from the native Tagalog word referring to eating food carelessly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gobbling food
Fast and careless eating.
mugmog sa pagkain

Related Words

gobbling
An eating action that is full of enjoyment, often more moderate compared to mugmog.
lamon
slow eating
The process of taking food into the mouth in a slow and more careful manner.
sipsip

Slang Meanings

bicycle
Let's ride our bikes at the park later!
Sabay-sabay tayong magmugmog sa park mamaya!
couple
Kiko and Maya really are inseparable in every outing.
Sila Kiko at Maya, talagang mugmog sila sa bawat lakad.
mixed or a variety of things
Wow, there's a lot of mix at the corner store!
Naku, ang daming mugmog sa tinda sa kanto!