What is the meaning of the word "wolf down"?

Definitions:

  1. To eat something quickly and hungrily, often in large bites, without taking the time to enjoy or even properly chew it, implying a sense of urgency or extreme hunger. copy to clipboard VERB
    • The kids wolfed down their sandwiches before running out to play. copy to clipboard
  2. To eat something very quickly or greedily, often without much attention to manners or careful chewing. copy to clipboard VERB
    • He wolfed down his dinner after a long day at work. copy to clipboard

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