gulp

B2
Pronunciation
/ษกสŒlp/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The usual amount swallowed.

Synonyms
slug
2 Definition

The sound of swallowing, sometimes indicating fear.

3 Definition

An unspecified small number of bytes, often two.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To swallow eagerly, or in large draughts; to swallow up; to take down in one swallow.

2 Definition

To react nervously by swallowing.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

An indication of (the sound of) an involuntary fear reaction in the form of a swallowing motion.

Synonyms
ulp