English · Phrasal verb Attested

ravin down

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To gobble ravenously, devour voraciously

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

ăn đói dữ dội

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Our natures do pursue, / Like rats that ravin down their proper bane,

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).

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Common questions

What does “ravin down” mean?

To gobble ravenously, devour voraciously

Is “ravin down” formal or informal?

ravin down is generally archaic.

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