Looking for the meaning of the word GULP in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GULP with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Gulp
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: probably from Middle Dutch gulpen, of imitative origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡʌlp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly
Short Definition:swallow food or drink quickly
Examples:- he gulped down the last of his coffee
Word: Gulp
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɡʌlp
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of gulping food or drink
Short Definition:act of gulping food or drink
Examples:- she finished her drink in one gulp
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