Eat vocabulary Eat vocabulary words in English eat : have food. She eats meat everyday. tuck in : (informal) eat eagerly, with enjoyment. When the guests arrived, Peter was already at the table tucking in. lick : eat something by rubbing it with the tongue. The boy was sitting in the garden licking an ice cream. have a snack : eat a small meal between the main meals. She usually has a snack for lunch and then a larger meal for dinner. stuff/gorge oneself : (informal) eat so much that one can't eat anything else. He didn't want any meal because he had stuffed himself with bread and butter. overeat : eat more than is necessary or healthy. If you want to lose weight, you shouldn't overeat. pig out : (informal) eat more than is necessary or healthy. When she's depressed she always pigs out on chocolates. make a pig of oneself : (informal) eat too much. She made a pig of herself, she had the whole pizza for herself! guzzle : (informal) eat or drink a lot, with g...