I am the sound a turkey makes before the feast, but I am also what hungry guests do to their dinner. What single word am I?
Gobble
This wordplay hinges on the dual definition of the word 'gobble.' On one hand, it describes the distinctive vocalization made by a turkey. On the other hand, it is a verb that means to eat food quickly and greedily during a holiday meal.
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