gulp

UK: ɡʌlp | US: ɡʌlp

Definition

  1. v. to swallow quickly or greedily

  2. n. an act of gulping; a large swallow

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Etymology

"Gulp" is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of swallowing liquid or food hastily. First recorded in English around the 14th century, it reflects a natural auditory association with the action it describes. Such words often retain simple, monosyllabic structures across languages due to their sound-based origins.

Examples

  1. He gulped down his coffee before rushing out.

  2. She took a nervous gulp of water before speaking.

  3. The fish gulped air at the surface of the pond.

  4. A loud gulp echoed in the quiet room.

  5. Don’t gulp your food—chew it properly.