Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Plural form of
gulp . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
gulp .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word gulps.
Examples
-
Later, as Sam gulps from the bottle, he quips: “How much can a koala bear?” posted by Deron Bauman in animals, humans | * | 4 comments comments
-
The Bartender tender then refills the glass and Obama once again gulps down the drink.
Geneva Student's Complaint About Teacher Remarks Raises Questions 2009
-
It was the kind of fishing during which you eat your lunch in gulps between spots so you don't miss a cast.
A Keys Report: Fishing the Backcountry with Executive Editor Mike Toth 2006
-
Asked for a response, Hedrick took a couple of exaggerated, long gulps from a glass of water, clearly setting the stage.
USATODAY.com - Italian Fabris upstages Davis, Hedrick in 1,500 2006
-
She took several gulps from a bottle of rubbing alcohol, grabbed the 6-inch knife she used for butchering animals and pointed it at her belly.
Archive 2004-06-01 2004
-
She took several gulps from a bottle of rubbing alcohol, grabbed the 6-inch knife she used for butchering animals and pointed it at her belly.
Medpundit 2004
-
If the spout is positioned at the bottom, air enters in gulps, causing an erratic flow that is impossible to direct without spilling.
Jerry's Tips: Spill Less Gas, Stay Warm in the Rain, and More... 2004
-
Ted still lay in a stupor in the bottom of the car, and the only sound that came from him was an occasional gasp as his lungs, trying to recover from a shock, took in short gulps of air.
Ted Strong's Motor Car Edward C. Taylor
-
They drank in gulps and departed, cramming doughnuts into their mouths.
Understood Betsy 1917
-
I was so damn glad it was just a dream but my chest was heaving painfully for the longest time, my breath came in short gulps, feeling super thankful that it's not for real.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.