English dictionary
gulp
nounPronunciation
ɡʌlp
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a large and hurried swallow
noun
- a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
verb
- utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
verb
- to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
Example sentences
he finished it at a single gulp
He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat
The men gulped down their beers