gulp (Meaning)
gulp (n)
a large and hurried swallow
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
gulp (v)
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
gulp (v. t.)
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow.
gulp (n.)
The act of taking a large mouthful; a swallow, or as much as is awallowed at once.
A disgorging.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gulp
gulp Sentence Examples
- She gulped down the glass of water in one quick motion.
- The starving dog gulped down its food, its tail wagging furiously.
- The traveler gulped for air as he emerged from the suffocating cave.
- The runner gulped back his exhaustion, determined to finish the race.
- She gulped a lump in her throat, trying to suppress her emotions.
- The student gulped nervously as the teacher called on him to answer the question.
- The swimmer gulped in lungfuls of air before diving into the pool.
- The thirsty hiker gulped from the stream, quenching his thirst.
- The child gulped down his medicine, although he made a face of disgust.
- The songwriter gulped down inspiration, penning the words that would become a hit song.
FAQs About the word gulp
a large and hurried swallow, a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing, to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught, utter or make a nois
sip, drink, draft, sup,swallow, snort, slug, swig, belt, quaff
pick, pick, nibble, peck, nibble,peck,
She gulped down the glass of water in one quick motion.
The starving dog gulped down its food, its tail wagging furiously.
The traveler gulped for air as he emerged from the suffocating cave.
The runner gulped back his exhaustion, determined to finish the race.
