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Meaning of INGURGITATE

Pronunciation:  in'gurji`teyt

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
 
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 Synonyms: binge, englut, engorge, glut, gorge, gormandise, gormandize, gourmandize, overeat, overgorge, overindulge, pig out, satiate, scarf out, stuff
 
 Antonyms: munch, nibble
 
 See Also: cram, eat, fill, fill up, jam

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \In*gur"gi*tate\, v. t. [L. ingurgitatus, p. p. of
    ingurgitare to pour in; pref. in- in + gurges whirlpool,
    gulf.]
    1. To swallow, devour, or drink greedily or in large
       quantity; to guzzle. --Cleveland.
    2. To swallow up, as in a gulf. --Fotherby.
    
  2. \In*gur"gi*tate\, v. i.
    To guzzle; to swill. --Burton.
    
 
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