Bolt and Peck

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Bolt verb - To swallow or eat greedily.

Usage example: the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy

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Peck is an antonym for bolt.

Nearby Words: bolted, bolter, bolting

Peck verb - To eat reluctantly and in small bites.

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Bolt is an antonym for peck.

Nearby Words: peckish, pecker, pecked, pecking

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