gulp

verb

ˈgəlp

gulped; gulping; gulps

transitive verb

: to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow

: to keep back as if by swallowing

gulp down a sob

: to take in readily as if by swallowing

gulp down knowledge

intransitive verb

: to catch the breath as if in taking a long drink

gulp noun

gulper noun

Example Sentences

She told him not to gulp his food. The exhausted racers lay on the ground, gulping air. The exhausted racers were gulping for air. I gulped nervously before beginning my speech. “That's a lot of money,” she gulped. He gulped back tears as he thanked the rescuers. See More

Recent Examples on the Web Don't gulp in deep breaths of frigid air and talk as little as possible.

Forrest Brown, CNN, 30 Oct. 2021 That’s enough that USC boosters will gulp if Meyer bombs in his NFL gig.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021 Raptors, fish, spiders, snakes and turtles will gulp them down when given the chance.

Jillian Mock, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2021 Writer Paul Salopek and photographer John Stanmeyer tried to get their heads around one mind-numbing fact: Roughly 100 million people in India may gulp their last groundwater dry by year’s end.

John Stanmeyer, National Geographic, 17 July 2020 As voting ends, a female member of the Academy's actors branch, granted anonymity to speak freely, shares which films earn her precious vote (and — gulp — why).

The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2020 Eventually, like every other inner, rocky planet in our solar system, Venus will be gulped up by the sun.

Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2020 Jin goes second, gulping down a massive glass of orange juice.

Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, 31 Mar. 2020 For the mom who gulps down smoothies: A reliable, hard-working blenderA blender versatile enough to blend up fruit and yogurt for smoothies or grind nuts for homemade peanut butter is a kitchen staple.

Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2020 See More

Kids Definition

gulp 1 of 2

verb

ˈgəlp

gulped; gulping

: to swallow in a hurry or in large amounts at a time

: to breathe in deeply

Roy turned his head away to gulp some fresh air.

Carl Hiaasen, Hoot

: to keep back as if by swallowing

He gulped down a sob.

: to say in a nervous way

"Oops," she gulped.

gulp

2 of 2

noun

: the act of swallowing or breathing deeply

: a large swallow

单词	gulp
释义	gulp verb ˈgəlp gulped; gulping; gulps transitive verb 1 : to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow 2 : to keep back as if by swallowing gulp down a sob 3 : to take in readily as if by swallowing gulp down knowledge intransitive verb : to catch the breath as if in taking a long drink gulp noun gulper noun Synonyms belt (down) drink guzzle hoist imbibe knock back pound (down) quaff sip slug (down) slurp sup swig swill toss (down or off) See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She told him not to gulp his food. The exhausted racers lay on the ground, gulping air. The exhausted racers were gulping for air. I gulped nervously before beginning my speech. “That's a lot of money,” she gulped. He gulped back tears as he thanked the rescuers. See More Recent Examples on the Web Don't gulp in deep breaths of frigid air and talk as little as possible. Forrest Brown, CNN, 30 Oct. 2021 That’s enough that USC boosters will gulp if Meyer bombs in his NFL gig. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2021 Raptors, fish, spiders, snakes and turtles will gulp them down when given the chance. Jillian Mock, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2021 Writer Paul Salopek and photographer John Stanmeyer tried to get their heads around one mind-numbing fact: Roughly 100 million people in India may gulp their last groundwater dry by year’s end. John Stanmeyer, National Geographic, 17 July 2020 As voting ends, a female member of the Academy's actors branch, granted anonymity to speak freely, shares which films earn her precious vote (and — gulp — why). The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Feb. 2020 Eventually, like every other inner, rocky planet in our solar system, Venus will be gulped up by the sun. Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2020 Jin goes second, gulping down a massive glass of orange juice. Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, 31 Mar. 2020 For the mom who gulps down smoothies: A reliable, hard-working blenderA blender versatile enough to blend up fruit and yogurt for smoothies or grind nuts for homemade peanut butter is a kitchen staple. Jessica Kasparian, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2020 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from a Middle Dutch or Middle Low German word akin to Dutch & Frisian gulpen to bubble forth, drink deep; akin to Old English gielpan to boast — more at yelp First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Kids Definition gulp 1 of 2 verb ˈgəlp gulped; gulping 1 : to swallow in a hurry or in large amounts at a time 2 : to breathe in deeply Roy turned his head away to gulp some fresh air. Carl Hiaasen, Hoot 3 : to keep back as if by swallowing He gulped down a sob. 4 : to say in a nervous way "Oops," she gulped. gulp 2 of 2 noun 1 : the act of swallowing or breathing deeply 2 : a large swallow gulp 1 of 2 noun as in sip the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time took a big gulp of water Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sip drink swallow swig sup snort slug quaff draft belt drop swill nip shot drag dram gulp 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to sip to swallow in liquid form hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door Synonyms & Similar Words sip drink swig slurp guzzle quaff lick sup swill imbibe suck knock back hoist consume toss (down or off) pound (down) slug (down) belt (down) down lap tipple wine toast ingurgitate put away mouth (down) nip kill pledge 2 as in to inhale to swallow or eat greedily you never taste your food—you just gulp it Synonyms & Similar Words inhale devour gobble scoff cram scarf wolf raven slop glut gorge ingurgitate swill gormandize bolt pig out overeat Antonyms & Near Antonyms pick nibble peck
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