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gulping

/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

gulping down

gulpingnoun

gulpings

Translations

engloutissementAction de boire ou d’avaler rapidement et en grandes quantités.

His gulping of the cold water was audible in the silent room.

Son engloutissement de l’eau froide était audible dans la pièce silencieuse.

Additional translations

déglutitionAu sens physiologique de l’acte d’avaler.

Definitions

The act of swallowing something quickly or in large amounts.

His gulping of the cold water was audible in the silent room.

Synonyms

gulpinggerund / present participle

/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is swallowing quickly or in large amounts.

Translations

engloutissantSe dit d’un être qui mange, boit ou avale rapidement et en grandes quantités.

The gulping birds emptied the feeder within minutes.

Les oiseaux engloutissants ont vidé la mangeoire en quelques minutes.

Definitions

Swallowing food, drink, or air quickly and in large amounts.

The gulping birds emptied the feeder within minutes.

Synonyms

gulpverb

gulping

Gerund

gulped

Past Simple

gulped

Past Participle

gulping

Gerund

/ɡʌlp/

Translations

avaler d’un traitPour un aliment ou un liquide, en insistant sur la rapidité et la quantité.

He gulped down the water after the long run.

Il a avalé l’eau d’un trait après la longue course.

Additional translations

ravalerS’emploie au sens figuré pour une émotion, une réaction ou une parole réprimée.

haleterPour l’air inspiré rapidement et profondément, notamment après un effort.

Definitions

To swallow food or liquid quickly or in large amounts.

He gulped down the water after the long run.

To inhale air quickly and deeply, usually because of exertion, shock, or need for oxygen.

After sprinting up the hill, he stopped to gulp air.

To suppress or restrain (an emotion, sound, or remark) by swallowing hard.

She gulped back her tears and forced a smile.

Synonyms

gulpnoun

Definitions

A large and hurried swallow of liquid.

He took a gulp of water after the long run.

The act of swallowing quickly or in large amounts.

With a gulp, she finished the last of her drink.

A large amount of something taken in at once.

He took a gulp of air before diving underwater.

gulpinterjection

Definitions

Used to imitate the sound of someone swallowing audibly, especially when nervous, surprised, or frightened.

"Gulp!" he whispered as the footsteps drew nearer.