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gulp
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gulp something back
Fig. to force or hold back tears, sobs, etc. He gulped his sobs back and clutched at his wound. He gulped back his sobs.
See also: back

gulp something down

to drink all of something, usually quickly. He gulped his coffee down and left. He gulped down his coffee.

gulp for air

Fig. to eagerly or desperately try to get air or a breath. Tom gulped for air after trying to hold his breath for three minutes. Mary came up out of the water, gulping for air.
See also: air


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It doesn''t matter whether the man is an alcoholic beverage gulper or not, there is an intangible air of manliness when you own a flask.
Another species listed as critically endangered is the deep-water gulper shark, sought for its rich liver oil, which is used by the cosmetics industry.
Byline: LORNE JACKSON dining THE MALT HOUSE, Brindley Place, Birmingham BRACE yourself, my gaggle of gobblers, gulpers and gourmets.
 
 
 
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