1. (

• gulp ,
• draft ,
• draught ,
• swig

) a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp" ;

2. (

• gulp ,
• gulping ,

) a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing ;

1. (

• gulp ,
• quaff ,
• swig

) to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers" ;

2. (

• gulp

) utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat" ;