What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
gobble
Example
He gobbled up his food in a hurry. [gobbled: past tense]
Example
The children gobbled down their candy as soon as they got it. [gobbled: past participle]
chomp
Example
She chomped on her apple noisily. [chomped: past tense]
Example
The dog chomped on his bone for hours. [chomped: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gobble is more commonly used than chomp in everyday language, especially when describing human behavior. However, chomp is more commonly used when describing animal behavior.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between gobble and chomp?
Neither gobble nor chomp are particularly formal words, but gobble may be seen as less formal due to its negative connotation of being messy or lacking manners.
