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gulp
(g/@/lp )

noun (n)

  • a large and hurried swallow(noun.act)
    Example:
    He finished it at a single gulp.
    Synonym:
    draft, draught, swig
    source: wordnet30
  • a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    gulping
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of taking a large mouthful; a swallow, or as much as is awallowed at once.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught(verb.consumption)
    Example:
    The men gulped down their beers.
    Synonym:
    quaff, swig
    source: wordnet30
  • utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat.
    source: wordnet30
  • To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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