Gulp Definition

gŭlp
gulped, gulping, gulps
verb
gulped, gulping, gulps
To swallow hastily, greedily, or in large amounts.
Webster's New World
To catch the breath in or as in swallowing a large amount.
Webster's New World
To choke back as if swallowing; repress (a sob, etc.)
Webster's New World
To swallow air audibly, as in nervousness.
American Heritage
Antonyms:
noun
gulps
The act of gulping.
Webster's New World
The amount swallowed at one time.
Webster's New World

The usual amount swallowed.

Wiktionary
The sound of swallowing.
Wiktionary
A sound of swallowing indicating fear.
Wiktionary
Antonyms:
interjection
Indication of an involuntary fear reaction.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Gulp

Noun

Singular:
gulp
Plural:
gulps

Origin of Gulp

  • From Middle English gulpen or from Flemish or Dutch gulpen

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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