Gulp — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈgəlp/

Meaning & Definition of Gulp

Gulp (verb)

  1. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow
  2. to keep back as if by swallowing
  3. to take in readily as if by swallowing

Gulp (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time

    "took a big gulp of water"

    similar: belt, draft, drag, drink, nip, quaff, shot, sip, slug, snort, sup, swallow, swig, swill
    related: dram, drop

Gulp (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to swallow in liquid form

    "hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door"

    similar: belt (down), drink, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)
    related: lap, lick, suck, consume, down, ingurgitate, kill, mouth (down), put away, nip, tipple, pledge, toast, wine

  2. to swallow or eat greedily

    "you never taste your food—you just gulp it"

    similar: bolt, cram, devour, glut (archaic), gobble, gorge, gormandize, ingurgitate, inhale, raven, scarf, scoff, slop, wolf
    related: overeat, pig out, swill
    near: nibble, peck, pick

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gulp

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gulp:

Archaic: glut
belt, draft, drag, drink, nip, quaff, shot, sip, slug, snort, sup, swallow, swig, swill, belt (down), guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), slug (down), slurp, toss (down or off), bolt, cram, devour, gobble, gorge, gormandize, ingurgitate, inhale, raven, scarf, scoff, slop, wolf

Related Words for Gulp

dram, drop, lap, lick, suck, consume, down, kill, mouth (down), put away, tipple, pledge, toast, wine, overeat, pig out

Near Antonyms of Gulp

nibble, peck, pick

Word Forms of Gulp

Inflections: gulped, gulping, gulps

Derived words: gulp (noun), gulper (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gulp

Middle English, from a Middle Dutch or Middle Low German word akin to Dutch & Frisian gulpen to bubble forth, drink deep; akin to Old English gielpan to boast yelp

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Gulp

What does "Gulp" mean?

"Gulp" means to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one swallow. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gulp"?

Other words for "Gulp" include belt, draft, drag, drink, nip, quaff, shot and sip. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gulp" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gulp"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gulp". Common alternatives include belt, draft, drag, drink, nip, quaff, shot, sip, slug and snort.

How do you use "Gulp" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gulp" in a sentence: "took a big gulp of water"; "hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door"; "you never taste your food—you just gulp it".

Is "Gulp" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gulp" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Gulp"?

"Gulp" is pronounced /ˈgəlp/.

What is the origin of the word "Gulp"?

"Gulp" comes from Middle English, from a Middle Dutch or Middle Low German word akin to Dutch & Frisian gulpen to bubble forth, drink deep; akin to Old English gielpan to boast yelp. First known use: 14th centuryt.

What is another word for "Gulp" meaning "the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time"?

When "Gulp" (noun) means the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time, synonyms include belt, draft, drag, drink, nip and quaff.