gulp
to gasp or choke, as when taking large drafts of a liquid.
to swallow eagerly, or in large drafts or morsels (often followed by down): He gulps down his food like a starving man.
to suppress, subdue, or choke back as if by swallowing: to gulp down a sob.
the act of gulping: He drank the whole bottle of beer in one gulp.
the amount swallowed at one time; mouthful.
Origin of gulp
1Other words for gulp
Other words from gulp
- gulper, noun
- gulp·ing·ly, adverb
- gulpy, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for gulp
/ (ɡʌlp) /
(tr often foll by down) to swallow rapidly, esp in large mouthfuls: to gulp down food
(tr often foll by back) to stifle or choke: to gulp back sobs
(intr) to swallow air convulsively, as while drinking, because of nervousness, surprise, etc
(intr) to make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
the act of gulping
the quantity taken in a gulp
Origin of gulp
1Derived forms of gulp
- gulper, noun
- gulpingly, adverb
- gulpy, adjective
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