1. to swallow hastily or greedily in large amounts
2. to swallow air audibly, especially when nervous or surprised

1. the act of swallowing a large amount quickly
2. a large mouthful of liquid

Examples

• She gulped down the entire glass of water.
• He gulped nervously before giving his speech.
• The runner took a big gulp of sports drink.
• I could hear him gulp when he saw the test results.
• Don’t gulp your food so quickly.
• She finished the soup in three large gulps.
• The child gulped air after crying so hard.