nielaus — meaning in English

English meaning

• gulp verb To swallow quickly and in large amounts.
• swallow verb To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.

Senses

nielaus is used for these senses in English:

• gulp The usual amount swallowed.
• gulp The sound of swallowing, sometimes indicating fear.
• swallow The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

gulp — full definition

1. verb To swallow quickly and in large amounts.
2. verb To swallow nervously as a sign of fear or anxiety.
3. noun A large swallow, or the amount swallowed at once.

swallow — full definition

1. verb To move food or drink from the mouth down into the stomach.
2. verb To accept or believe something readily, often too readily.
3. verb To put up with something unpleasant without complaining or retaliating.
4. noun A small, fast-flying migratory bird with a forked tail that catches insects in flight.

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