Gulps Meaning in English
word · lemma: gulp
ˈɡəɫps
GULPS
ɡˈʌlps
GULPS
Definition
'Gulps' means taking large or noticeable swallows, usually of a liquid, or sometimes big, hurried breaths.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Common collocations: 'gulps of water', 'gulps of air'. Implies urgency, nervousness, or thirst. Not to be confused with 'sip' (small, gentle drink). Can also describe the sound made while swallowing.
Spanish: traga (de líquido) - bocanada (de aire)Portuguese (BR): golpe (de líquido) - tragada (de ar, de bebida)Portuguese (PT): gole (de líquido) - trago (de bebida) - baforada (de ar)Chinese (Simplified): 大口喝 - 大口吞Chinese (Traditional): 大口喝 - 大口吞Hindi: घूँट (पानी का) - साँस (तेज़ी से लेना)Arabic: جرعة (سائل) - نفس عميقBengali: গিলে খায় - বড় বড় ঢোক (নেওয়া)Russian: глотки - залпыJapanese: ごくごく（飲む） - 一気に飲むVietnamese: ngụm lớn - nuốt chửngKorean: 꿀꺽꿀꺽 (마시다) - 크게 삼키다Turkish: yudumlar - büyük lokmalar (yutma)Urdu: گھونٹ - بڑے گھونٹ (پینا)Indonesian: tegukan - telan besar
Example Sentences
He took big gulps of water after his run.
basic
She gulps her juice when she is thirsty.
basic
The child gulps air between sobs.
basic
Mark nervously gulps before answering tough questions.
natural
You could hear his loud gulps in the silent room.
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She finished the drink in just a few gulps.
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