Meaning & Definition of Gulp in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To swallow a large amount of food or drink in a quick or greedy manner.

  Example Sentence: She took a gulp of water after the long run.

• Definition: To inhale suddenly or quickly, often due to surprise or fear.

  Example Sentence: He gave a gulp when he saw the spider.

• Definition: A single swallow or a large amount taken in one swallow.

  Example Sentence: He took a gulp of his drink before speaking.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English; of uncertain origin, possibly a variation of earlier forms.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• gulp down: To swallow something quickly.
• gulp of air: A quick intake of air, often due to surprise or a need for oxygen.

Translations

• Spanish: tragar

• French: gober

• German: schlucken

• Russian: глотать

Related Words

• swallow: To cause or allow something to pass down the throat.

• choke: To struggle to breathe because something is blocking the throat.

Slang Meanings of gulp

• Meaning: To consume something rapidly.

  Example Sentence: I just gulped down a burger before the meeting.

• Meaning: To react with shock or fear.

  Example Sentence: She gulped when she heard the loud noise.