Definition of gulp

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • gulp is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • gulp is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • gulp is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of gulp


  • a large and hurried swallow (noun)

    Examples

    1. he finished it at a single gulp

    Synonyms

    1. draft
    2. draught
    3. swig
  • a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gulping
  • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught (verb)

    Examples

    1. The men gulped down their beers

    Synonyms

    1. quaff
    2. swig
  • utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly (verb)

    Examples

    1. He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat

See definition of gulp in Merriam Webster