eat like an animal
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Meaning · English
To eat large amounts of food, especially when in a greedy and sloppy manner.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ăn với số lượng lớn, đặc biệt là một cách tham lam và luộm thuộm
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You eat like an animal!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eat like an animal” mean?
To eat large amounts of food, especially when in a greedy and sloppy manner.
Is “eat like an animal” formal or informal?
eat like an animal is generally informal.