Definition of Gulp

1. Noun. A large and hurried swallow. "He finished it at a single gulp"

Exact synonyms: Draft, Draught, Swig
Generic synonyms: Deglutition, Drink, Swallow
Derivative terms: Swig

2. Verb. To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught. "Sam and Sue gulp"; "The men gulped down their beers"
Exact synonyms: Quaff, Swig
Generic synonyms: Drink, Imbibe
Entails: Get Down, Swallow
Derivative terms: Gulper, Gulping, Quaff, Quaffer, Swig

3. Noun. A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing.

4. Verb. Utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly. "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"
Generic synonyms: Mouth, Speak, Talk, Utter, Verbalise, Verbalize
Derivative terms: Gulping

Definition of Gulp

1. v. t. To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow.

2. n. The act of taking a large mouthful; a swallow, or as much as is awallowed at once.

Definition of Gulp

1. to swallow rapidly [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Medical Definition of Gulp

1. To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down at one swallow. "He does not swallow, but he gulps it down." (Cowper) "The old man . . . Glibly gulped down the whole narrative." (Fielding) To gulp up, to throw up from the stomach; to disgorge. Origin: D. Gulpen, cf. OD. Golpe gulf. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gulp

gullish
Gulliver
gulls
Gullstrand
Gullstrand's slitlamp
gullwing
gully
gullying
Gulo
gulose
gulosities
gulosity
Gulo gulo
Gulo luscus
gulp (current term)
gulp (current term)
gulped
gulper
gulpers
gulph
gulphs
gulpier
gulpiest
gulping
gulpingly
gulps
gulpy
guls
Gulu
guly

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