Definition & Meaning of "gulp"

to gulp

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Transitive: to gulp food

to swallow quickly, often in response to nervousness, fear, or surprise

Intransitive

Gulp

a large and hurried swallow

a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

gulp

gulper

gulping

Example

The dog eagerly gulped the treat offered by its owner.

The child couldn't wait to gulp down the refreshing lemonade on a hot day.

In the competition, participants were challenged to gulp a glass of milk as quickly as possible.

Trying not to be late, he had to quickly gulp down his breakfast.

He gulped nervously before giving his speech in front of the large crowd.

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