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1. To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one draught
   "The men gulped down their beers";
   - quaff, swig, neck [Brit, informal], slug [informal]
    
2. Utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
   "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"

1. A large and hurried swallow
   "he finished it at a single gulp";
   - draft [N. Amer], draught [Brit, Cdn], swig
    
2. A spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
   - gulping
    
3. A large mouthful of drink
   - slug, draught [Brit], draft [US]

Derived forms: gulping, gulped, gulps

Type of: deglutition [technical], drink, imbibe, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, mouth, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, speak, swallow, talk, unconditioned reflex, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize

Encyclopedia: Gulp