ペロリと平たいらげる

expression, ichidan verb

eat up quickly; gobble up; polish off

Emphasizes eating all of something in a very short time, often with a sense of ease or relish. The mimetic adverb ペロリ suggests a quick, smooth action, like licking a plate clean.

• 彼かれは大おお盛もりのラーメンをペロリと平たいらげた。

  He polished off a large bowl of ramen in no time.

• 子こ供どもたちはケーキをペロリと平たいらげてしまった。

  The kids gobbled up the cake in a flash.