ngốn ngấu

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The Vietnamese word "ngốn ngấu" means to eat something very quickly and greedily, similar to the English words "bolt" or "gobble up." It describes a way of eating that is enthusiastic and often without much care for the speed or the manner in which the food is consumed.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ngốn ngấu" when you want to describe someone who is eating very fast or with great appetite, often as a way to highlight their eagerness or hunger.
• It is typically used in informal contexts, such as conversations with friends or family.

Example:

• "Khi thấy món ăn yêu thích, cô ấy bắt đầu ngốn ngấu." (When she saw her favorite dish, she started to gobble it up.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Ngốn ngấu" can be used metaphorically in other contexts, such as consuming information or experiences rapidly. For example:
  • "Cô ấy ngốn ngấu sách trong suốt kỳ nghỉ." (She devoured books during the vacation.)

Word Variants:

• A related term is "ngốn," which emphasizes the action of eating, but "ngốn ngấu" adds a sense of intensity or greediness to the action.
• You might also encounter variations in context, like using "ngấu" in phrases that imply a similar greedy consumption.

Different Meanings:

• While "ngốn ngấu" primarily refers to eating, it can also imply a sense of urgency or overwhelming desire for something, not just food. For example, someone might "ngốn ngấu" information when they are very interested in learning.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "ngốn ngấu" include:
  • "húp húp" (slurp) - often used for drinking soups or broths quickly.
  • "nuốt chửng" (swallow greedily) - emphasizing the act of swallowing something quickly.
  • "ăn ngấu nghiến" (eat heartily) - another way to describe eating with great enthusiasm.

Academic

1. Bolt, gobble up; devour