Meaning & Definition of Gulp in English
English⟶
Gulp
/gəlp/
noun
1. A large and hurried swallow
- "He finished it at a single gulp"
synonym:
- gulp,
- draft,
- draught,
- swig
2. A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
synonym:
- gulp,
- gulping
verb
1. To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
- "The men gulped down their beers"
synonym:
- gulp,
- quaff,
- swig
2. Utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
- "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"
synonym:
- gulp