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Definition gulp in British English

gulp noun

[countable] noun
/ɡʌlp/
1

a quick swallow of a large amount of a drink

Example

The weary driver took another gulp of water.

Example

He snatched her glass of rum and drank it in one gulp.

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1.1

the noise or action you make when you swallow quickly

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Definition gulp in British English