Gulp has 7 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun
· Verb
· Intj
1
a large and hurried swallow
"he finished it at a single gulp"
2
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
3
The usual amount swallowed.
1
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
"The men gulped down their beers"
2
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
"He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"
3
To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.
1
An indication of (the sound of) an involuntary fear reaction in the form of a swallowing motion.
Example Sentences
"he finished it at a single gulp"
noun
"The men gulped down their beers"
verb
"He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"
verb
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