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• gulp back — ˌgulp ˈback [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they gulp back he/she/it gulps back present participle gulping back past tense …   Useful english dictionary

• gulp something back — ˌgulp sthˈback derived to stop yourself showing your emotions by swallowing hard • She gulped back her tears and forced a smile. Main entry: ↑gulpderived …   Useful english dictionary

• gulp — gulp1 [ gʌlp ] verb 1. ) gulp or gulp down transitive to swallow food or drink quickly in a way that shows you are very hungry 2. ) intransitive to make a noise as you swallow air because you are surprised, excited, or afraid 3. ) gulp or gulp in …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• gulp — gulp1 [gʌlp] v [Date: 1400 1500; Origin: Probably from Middle Dutch gulpen to swallow ] 1.) also gulp down [T] to swallow large quantities of food or drink quickly = ↑bolt ▪ She gulped down her breakfast and ran for the bus. 2.) …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• gulp — 1 verb 1 (T) also gulp sth down to swallow something quickly: She gulped down the rest of her coffee and left. 2 (T) also gulp sth in to take in quick large breaths of air: We rushed outside and gulped in the sweet fresh air. 3 (I) to swallow… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• gulp back — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms gulp back : present tense I/you/we/they gulp back he/she/it gulps back present participle gulping back past tense gulped back past participle gulped back to stop yourself from showing tears or an emotion Sonia …   English dictionary

• gulp — 1. verb 1) she gulped her juice Syn: swallow, guzzle (down), quaff, swill down, down; informal swig, knock back, chug, chugalug Ant: sip 2) he gulped down the rest of his meal Syn …   Thesaurus of popular words

• gulp — 1. verb 1) she gulped her juice Syn: swallow, quaff, swill down; informal swig, down, knock back 2) he gulped down the rest of his meal Syn: gobble, guzzle, devour, bolt, wolf; informal s …   Synonyms and antonyms dictionary

• gulp — v. & n. v. 1 tr. (often foll. by down) swallow hastily, greedily, or with effort. 2 intr. swallow gaspingly or with difficulty; choke. 3 tr. (foll. by down, back) stifle, suppress (esp. tears). n. 1 an act of gulping (drained it at one gulp). 2… …   Useful english dictionary

• gulp down tears — overcome one s tears, stop crying …   English contemporary dictionary

• cry — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Loud call Nouns 1. cry, shout, call (see Verbs); vociferation, exclamation, outcry, hullabaloo, chorus, clamor, hue and cry; Bronx cheer; plaint (see lamentation); stentor (see loudness); bark, ululation …   English dictionary for students