gulp
Gulp (verb) means to swallow quickly and in large amounts. Example: “He gulped down his coffee before running out the door.”
How to use gulp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo swallow something quickly, or a nervous swallow that shows fear.
Word forms
gulped past tense, gulps plural, gulps singular
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He _____ down his coffee before running out the door.
Etymology
From Middle English gulpen, probably of imitative origin, related to Dutch and German words for gushing or gulping.
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What does “gulp” mean?
The word “gulp” means to swallow quickly and in large amounts. In plain terms, to swallow something quickly, or a nervous swallow that shows fear.
How do you pronounce “gulp”?
“Gulp” is pronounced guhlp (/ɡʌlp/ in IPA).
How do you use “gulp” in a sentence?
Here is “gulp” used in a sentence: “He gulped down his coffee before running out the door.”
What part of speech is “gulp”?
Depending on how it is used, “gulp” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “gulp” come from?
The word “gulp” comes from Middle English. From Middle English gulpen, probably of imitative origin, related to Dutch and German words for gushing or gulping.
How many meanings does “gulp” have?
“Gulp” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to swallow quickly and in large amounts.
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