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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gulping

/ˈɡʌlpɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gulping mean?

verb

Past tense of 'gulp', to swallow quickly and noisily, often in a nervous or anxious manner. To swallow something quickly, often with a loud sound.

Example

"She was gulping down her coffee, trying to wake herself up for the early meeting."

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