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gulping

[ UK /ɡˈʌlpɪŋ/ ]
[ US /ˈɡəɫpɪŋ/ ]
NOUN
  1. the drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly
  2. a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

How To Use gulping In A Sentence

  • People were gulping down sundowners, women seemed to be, rather disinterestedly, sipping their drinks and picking up a bite.
  • Every fighter was either fighting or gulping fuel for another go.
  • Tea-partiers, that "tea" you're gulping is actually Kool-Aid, and you're ALL being purchased with it. Tea Party Express unveils 'heroes,' 'targets'
  • Gulping down a cup of tea, he ate a couple of biscuits, and then shouldering his dustcoat, declared himself ready. Ultima Thule
  • The horse was lathered in sweat, nostrils flaring, gulping for breath.
  • He leant against the car, gulping in the cold air.
  • Vinny brought the plastic cup of beer to his mouth and tipped his head back, gulping nervously, chugging the entire beverage in just a few slurps.
  • He swallowed, slightly prematurely, experiencing some difficulty; gulping. BEHINDLINGS
  • I want to live -- to live -- live, and be young, "gulping," with strong muscle and moist flesh. A Lady of Quality
  • He felt himself go dizzy, and had to put his head against a pillow slowly, closing his eyes and gulping nervously, not daring to move, in case he woke her up.
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