to swallow something quickly and audibly, an act of swallowing something quickly and audibly, a large amount of liquid swallowed at once

gulp one's words, gulp it down, gulp for breath

gulp for air, gulp down, gulp back

Formal and Informal Expressions of gulp

In different contexts, you can replace 'gulp' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'ingest' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'chug, swig' is a commonplace synonym.

gulp: Explore its Definition & Usage

gulp Definition

1to swallow something quickly and audibly
2an act of swallowing something quickly and audibly
3a large amount of liquid swallowed at once

Using gulp: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gulp" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
She gulped down her coffee and left the house.
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He took a gulp of water before continuing his speech.
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I felt a gulp in my throat when I heard the news.
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The fisherman caught a huge gulp of fish.

gulp Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for gulp

Antonyms for gulp

Idioms Using gulp

gulp one's words
to suddenly become silent or unable to speak because of nervousness or embarrassment
Example
When he saw the angry look on her face, he gulped his words and left the room.
gulp it down
to accept or believe something without questioning it
Example
He just gulped it down when they told him the news, without asking any questions.
gulp for breath
to struggle to breathe, especially after physical exertion
Example
After running up the stairs, he was gulping for breath and had to sit down.

Phrases with gulp

gulp for air
to take in a large amount of air quickly, usually because you are out of breath or have been holding your breath
Example
After swimming for a long time, she had to stop and gulp for air.
gulp down
to eat or drink something quickly and eagerly
Example
He gulped down his sandwich and ran out the door.
gulp back
to try to stop yourself from showing a strong emotion such as anger, sadness, or tears
Example
She gulped back her tears and tried to smile.

Origins of gulp

from Old Norse 'gulpa', meaning 'to swallow greedily'

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Summary: gulp in Brief

The verb 'gulp' [ɡʌlp] means to swallow something quickly and audibly, often used with liquids. It can also refer to an act of swallowing or a large amount of liquid swallowed at once. Phrases like 'gulp for air' and 'gulp down' extend the concept to breathing and eating, while idioms like 'gulp one's words' and 'gulp it down' denote sudden silence or unquestioning acceptance.