1. To swallow hurriedly, greedily or in one draught
   "The men gulped down their beers";
   - quaff, swig, knock back [Brit, informal], throw back [Brit, informal], 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
   "His nervous gulp was visible as he approached the podium";
   - gulping
    
3. A large mouthful of drink
   "He took a gulp of water from the bottle";
   - slug, draught [Brit], draft [US]

Derived forms: gulped, gulping, 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