Gulp
/ɡʌlp/noun
To swallow something eagerly or in large amounts.
Did you know?The term 'gulp' can be traced back to a time when consuming food was a ritualistic act, hinting at a deeper connection to swallowing one's desires.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
gulpen
“To swallow or consume quickly.”
Old Norse
Old Norse
gulpa
“To swallow or gulp.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*gulfōną
“To swallow.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʊlbʰ-
“To make a sound or to swallow.”