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Meaning of 'gulp' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gulp [ n.]
- The act of taking a large mouthful; a swallow, or as much as is awallowed at once.
- A disgorging.
2 . Gulp [ v. t.]
- To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow.

Meaning of 'gulp' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gulp [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a large and hurried swallow
Example in sentence:
  • he finished it at a single gulp
2 . gulp [ v]
Meaning (2):
- utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
Example in sentence:
  • He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat
Meaning (3):
- to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Example in sentence:
  • The men gulped down their beers

Nearby Words:

gula gulae gular gulas gulaund gulch gulden gule gules gulf

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