hoover up

Verb

 * 1)  To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.
 * 2)  To do the vacuuming.
 * 3)  To consume (food or drink) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.
 * 4)  To avidly absorb something as if by a vacuum cleaner.
 * 1)  To consume (food or drink) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.
 * 2)  To avidly absorb something as if by a vacuum cleaner.

Usage notes

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