Synonyms of gulp
8 similar words
Another word for gulp is slug. Other synonyms of gulp are swig, drink, hydrate, imbibe and wet one's whistle.
Synonyms and similar words for gulp
nounThe usual amount swallowed.
verbTo swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.
- swigTo drink (usually by gulping or in a greedy or unrefined manner); to quaff.
- drinkTo consume (a liquid) through the mouth.
- hydrate
- imbibe
- wet one's whistleTo have a drink; to quench one's thirst.
- wet one's beak
interjectionAn indication of (the sound of) an involuntary fear reaction in the form of a swallowing motion.
- ulpThe sound of a person gulping in fear.
Meaning of gulp
- noun The usual amount swallowed.
- noun The sound of swallowing, sometimes indicating fear.
- noun An unspecified small number of bytes, often two.
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Questions about synonyms of gulp
- What is another word for gulp?
- Gulp has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as slug, swig, drink, hydrate, imbibe, wet one's whistle, wet one's beak and ulp.
- What does gulp mean?
- Gulp means the usual amount swallowed.
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