hoover

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to eat or drink something very fast, like a machine sucking up dust.

v. to consume food or drink rapidly and in large quantities. Often used with the particle 'up'.

“The teenagers hoovered up all the pizza in less than five minutes.”

“The dog hoovered up the scraps that fell from the table before anyone had a chance to reach for a napkin.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a machine that sucks up dust and dirt from floors.

n. a vacuum cleaner, regardless of the actual manufacturer. A genericized trademark derived from the Hoover Company.

“The hoover is in the cupboard under the stairs if you need it.”

“The old upright hoover finally broke down after twenty years of service, forcing the family to look for a modern cordless replacement.”