gulp


Definition: Meaning of, gulp in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡʌlp /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
gulp gulped gulped
Present Participle Third Person Singular
gulping gulps
  1. also gulp down [transitive] to swallow large quantities of food or drink quickly [=  bolt]
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  2. [intransitive] to swallow suddenly because you are surprised or nervous
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  3. also gulp in [transitive] to breathe in large amounts of air quickly
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  4. be gulping for air to breathe in large amounts of air quickly because you do not have enough air in your body
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Word Forms:
Singular Plural
gulp gulps
[countable]
  1. a large amount of something that you swallow quickly, or the action of swallowing
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  2. a large amount of air that you breathe in quickly
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gulp used in phrasal verbs

  • gulp back (phrasal verb)
    1. to stop yourself from showing tears or an emotion
  • gulp down (phrasal verb)
  • gulp in (phrasal verb)
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