gulp

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Definitions

Noun
a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
Noun
a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing
Verb
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers"
Verb
utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; "He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat"