Gulp Definition
gŭlp
gulped, gulping, gulps
verb
gulped, gulping, gulps
To swallow hastily, greedily, or in large amounts.
Webster's New World
To catch the breath in or as in swallowing a large amount.
Webster's New World
To choke back as if swallowing; repress (a sob, etc.)
Webster's New World
To swallow air audibly, as in nervousness.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
noun
gulps
The act of gulping.
Webster's New World
The amount swallowed at one time.
Webster's New World
The usual amount swallowed.
Wiktionary
The sound of swallowing.
Wiktionary
A sound of swallowing indicating fear.
Wiktionary
interjection
Indication of an involuntary fear reaction.
Wiktionary
Origin of Gulp
From Middle English gulpen or from Flemish or Dutch gulpen
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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