Definition & Meaning of "gulp"

to gulp

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly

Gulp

a large and hurried swallow

a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

Example

The dog eagerly gulped the treat offered by its owner.

Feeling nervous, she had to gulp to swallow the lump in her throat.

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.

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