gulp

Definitions


[ɡʌlp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly
(e.g: he gulped down the last of his coffee)


Phrases:
- at a gulp

Origin:
Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch gulpen, of imitative origin


[ɡʌlp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of gulping food or drink
(e.g: she finished her drink in one gulp)


Phrases:
- at a gulp

Origin:
Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch gulpen, of imitative origin




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