1. swallowing hastily or greedily in large amounts
Usage: present participle of gulp
2. gasping or catching one’s breath suddenly
Usage: present participle of gulp

1. the action of swallowing hastily or in large amounts

Examples

• She was gulping down water after the long run.
• The child was gulping his milk so fast he nearly choked.
• He found himself gulping for air in the thin mountain atmosphere.
• The fish was gulping at the surface of the pond.
• Her nervous gulping was audible during the tense meeting.
• Stop gulping your food and chew properly.
• The loud gulping sounds came from the kitchen.