 gulp |
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| 1. | [ verb ] to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught | |
| Synonyms: | swig quaff | |
| Examples: | : "My car gulped 20 gallons without even wiping its mouth." |
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| Related terms: | drink quaff gulping swallow | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (biology) a large and hurried swallow | |
| Synonyms: | draught swig draft | |
| Examples: | "he finished it at a single gulp" |
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| Related terms: | swallow | |
| 3. | [ verb ] utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly | |
| Examples: | "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat" |
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| Related terms: | talk | |
| 4. | [ verb ] (food) eat greedily | |
| Synonyms: | guttle raven pig devour | |
| Examples: | "he devoured three sandwiches" |
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| Related terms: | eat hog | |
| 5. | [ noun ] (biology,medicine) a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing | |
| Synonyms: | gulping | |
| Related terms: | reflex | |
| Similar spelling: |
gulf |
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