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.