gulp
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verb \ˈgəlp\Definition of GULP
transitive verb
1
: to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow
2
: to keep back as if by swallowing <gulp down a sob>
3
: to take in readily as if by swallowing <gulp down knowledge>
intransitive verb
: to catch the breath as if in taking a long drink
— gulp noun
— gulp·er noun
See Examples of GULP
- She told him not to gulp his food.
- The exhausted racers lay on the ground, gulping air.
- The exhausted racers were gulping for air.
- I gulped nervously before beginning my speech.
- “That's a lot of money,” she gulped.
- He gulped back tears as he thanked the rescuers.
Origin of GULP
Middle English, from a Middle Dutch or Middle Low German word akin to Dutch & Frisian gulpen to bubble forth, drink deep; akin to Old English gielpan to boast — more at yelp
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to GULP
- Synonyms
- belt (down), drink, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)
Rhymes with GULP
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