He didn't feel hungry, and sat at the table picking at his food.
stuff yourself
informal
He'd been stuffing himself with snacks all afternoon and didn't want any dinner.
stuff your face
informal
I've been stuffing my face all morning.
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If you eat food, you put it into your mouth and swallow it.