Gulp
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British pronunciation/ɡˈʌlp/
American pronunciation/ˈɡəɫp/

Definition & Meaning of "gulp"

to gulp
01

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

Transitive: to gulp food
to gulp definition and meaning
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In the competition, participants were challenged to gulp a glass of milk as quickly as possible.
The child could n't wait to gulp down the refreshing lemonade on a hot day.
02

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

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She gulped when she saw the exam results, unsure of what to expect.
He gulped nervously before giving his speech in front of the large crowd.
Gulp
01

a large and hurried swallow

02

a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

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