Definition of Gulp
Gulp
gulp
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of swallowing food or drink hurriedly or in large amounts, often in a way that can be heard by others, or a large mouthful of some liquid that is swallowed hurriedly;
e.g. It only took her one gulp to swallow the whole bite. He took a gup of water before speaking.
(noun)
a swallowing action, or a large amount of air that is taken in through the nose or mouth;
e.g. She gave a gulp before beginning her speech. He came up from the water to take a gulp of air.
(verb)
to swallow food or drink in large amounts, usually hurriedly and/or greedily, and often in a way that can be heard;
e.g. She stopped walking to gulp her last sip of coffee.
(verb)
to take air in quickly and often deeply;
e.g. They began to gulp for air as they grew more tired.
(verb)
to swallow repeatedly and often with some effort or to breathe in such a manner, often as a response to some strong emotion;
e.g. He paused to gulp back a sob before he resumed speaking.
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