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What Does Gulp Mean?

Verb

  • To swallow something quickly or in large amounts.
  • To make a sound when swallowing, often because something is surprising or scary.

Noun

  • A quick swallow of food or drink.

Gulp — Full Explanation

Gulp is when you take a big drink of something all at once. Imagine drinking a big glass of water really fast because you're super thirsty!

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Gulp Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
गुल्प

gulp

गुल्लक

gullak

गुल्प

gulp

kannada
ಗುಲ್ಕ್ (gulka)

gulka

ಕಡಿಮೆ (kaḍime)

kaḍime

ಮೂಡ (mūḍa)

mūḍa

bengali
গিল (gil)

gil

গিলতে (gilte)

gilte

পান করা (pan kora)

pan kora

spanish
trago en español

trago

traguito en español

traguito

bocado en español

bocado

Gulp in Sentences

  • I had to gulp down my drink quickly.
  • He took a gulp before speaking.
  • She felt a gulp in her throat when she was nervous.
  • After running, I took a big gulp of air.
  • A gulp of soup warmed me up.

💬 Gulp Chat: Listen In!

Refreshing Moments

Riya: "Mamma, I'm so thirsty after playing outside in the sun!"

Mamma: "Here, beta, have some cool jaljeera to drink, it's your favorite."

Riya: "But I'm not sure if I like it when it's too spicy... I don't want it to burn my throat."

Mammagulp it down quickly if you need to.": "Just take a small sip, and if it's too spicy, we can add some water. You can

Riya: "Okay... gulp... Oh, it's not that bad! The cumin and coriander flavors are yummy!"

Mamma: "See, I told you it would be fine! Now, let's sit under the mango tree and enjoy our drinks together."

Riya: "I'm going to gulp my drink slowly this time, so I can taste all the spices... Mamma, can we have some crispy pakoras to eat with it?"

Frequently Asked Questions About Gulp

What does 'gulp' mean?
The word 'gulp' means to swallow something quickly or in large amounts. It can also mean to take a deep breath.
How do you pronounce 'gulp'?
You pronounce 'gulp' like this: 'guhl-p'.
What is the origin of the word 'gulp'?
The word 'gulp' comes from the Old English word 'gulfian', which means to swallow.
What is the meaning of 'gulp' in Spanish?
The word 'gulp' in Spanish is 'trago' (trago).

Facts & Quotes About Gulp

Fact: Did you know that when you gulp, you can swallow food or drink faster? But be careful, it's important to chew your food well!
Proverb: Slow and steady wins the race. This means taking your time is often better than rushing.
Quote: "Take small bites and chew your food well." - Unknown