gollop

/ ˈɡɒləp /

verb

1. to eat or drink (something) quickly or greedily

Derived Forms

• ˈgolloper, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gollop¹

dialect variant of gulp

Example Sentences

Gollop sometimes assumed that prodigious seriousness when about to pass out specimens of his best humor.

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Jimmy Gollop, like most commercial travelers of the first flight, not only knew how to wear clothes but what clothes to wear.

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"I hope you remember me too, Mr. Gollop," she said, after he had automatically shaken hands with her mother.

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Mr. James Gollop, beginning to feel more thoroughly at home, was now thinking with ease and adroitness.

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Mr. James Gollop settled himself comfortably into a seat therein and emitted a great sigh of content.

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