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gulping

SayGUL-ping/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/

2 meanings of gulping

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of gulp. Use this form for an action happening right now or for the act itself.

    The thirsty dog was gulping its water far too fast.

    Gulping his food made him feel sick later.

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  2. 2
    noununcountable
    A big, quick swallow of food, drink, or air.

    Like drinking a whole glass of water in one quick go.

    Her loud gulping of the soda made everyone at the table laugh.

    The baby's hungry gulping showed how much it wanted the bottle.

    Similarswallowing

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gulping is a form of gulp

gulp, verb: To swallow food or drink quickly, often in one big swallow. Full entry

Forms
gulpgulps he/she/itgulping -ing formgulped past tense, past participle
Spelling
gulp → gulping: add -ing

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Origins

Meaning 1

It comes from the word "gulp" plus "-ing."

Meaning 2

It comes from the Middle English word "gulpinge," the same as "gulp" plus "-ing."