hoover up

Verb

  • To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand
  • To do the vacuuming
  • To eat (food) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.
  • To avidly absorb something as if by a vacuum cleaner.

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