Associations to the word «Gulp»

Wiktionary

GULP, noun. The usual amount swallowed.
GULP, noun. The sound of swallowing.
GULP, noun. A sound of swallowing indicating fear.
GULP, verb. To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow.
GULP, verb. To react nervously by swallowing.
GULP, interjection. Indication of an involuntary fear reaction.
GULP DOWN, verb. To eat very quickly without chewing the food properly.
GULP DOWN, verb. To drink very quickly, swallowing large quantities of liquid at a time.
GULP UP, verb. To throw up from the stomach; to disgorge.

Dictionary definition

GULP, noun. A large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp".
GULP, noun. A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing.
GULP, verb. To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers".
GULP, verb. Utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat".

Wise words

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