What does GULPS mean?

Gulps 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions

Noun: An act of swallowing something quickly and audibly.

Verb: Swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /ɡʌlps/

UK: /ɡʌlps/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "gulps" is derived from the Middle English word "golpen," which means "to swallow." It is commonly used in the English language to describe the act of swallowing something quickly and audibly, often with a sound accompanying it. It is also used as a verb to describe the act of swallowing something quickly or in large mouthfuls.

5. Synonyms

Noun: Swallow, chug, quaff, guzzle

Verb: Swallow, chug, quaff, guzzle

6. Related Words

Blips, clasp, drips, flaps, grips, helps, jolts, kelps, lamps, mumps, nolos, plows, quips, slips, trims, vamps, whips, yelps

7. Example Sentences

Noun:

• He took a few gulps of water before continuing his speech.
• The sound of his gulps echoed through the room.

Verb:

• She gulped down her coffee and rushed out the door.
• He gulped the water from the bottle and wiped his mouth.