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gulp
[ guhlp ]
verb (used without object)
- to gasp or choke, as when taking large drafts of a liquid.
verb (used with object)
- to swallow eagerly, or in large drafts or morsels (often followed by down ):
He gulps down his food like a starving man.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- to suppress, subdue, or choke back as if by swallowing:
to gulp down a sob.
noun
- the act of gulping:
He drank the whole bottle of beer in one gulp.
- the amount swallowed at one time; mouthful.
gulp
/ ɡʌ /
verb
- troften foll bydown to swallow rapidly, esp in large mouthfuls
to gulp down food
- troften foll byback 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
noun
- the act of gulping
- the quantity taken in a gulp
Derived Forms
- ˈܱ辱Բ, adverb
- ˈܱ, adjective
- ˈܱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܱİ noun
- ܱiԲ· adverb
- ܱy adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of gulp1
Word History and Origins
Origin of gulp1
Example Sentences
Again, don't hold your breath – the company has been losing money hand over fist, the blast furnaces are nearing the end of their useful life, and the cost of energy it gulps is enormous.
As we open the gate, Matt visibly gulps.
Vincent started gulping down studies and going to conferences, desperate to find a way to save his daughter.
These were all shows whose writers knew how to keep viewers on the hook by giving them small tastes of the biggest secrets, with the occasional gulp of a major reveal.
Or, like many enterprising DIYers, you could go to L.A.’s downtown Flower District, save some money and — gulp — do your flowers yourself.
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