gulping

• Nom désignant l'action d'avaler rapidement ou abondamment, souvent liée à un réflexe spasmodique de la gorge ou à une consommation rapide de liquide.

A noun referring to the act of swallowing quickly or in large amounts, often associated with a spasmodic reflex of the throat or rapid drinking.

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1. Spasmodic throat reflexB2formal

   An involuntary, spasmodic movement of the throat, similar to a swallowing motion, often caused by strong emotion or surprise.

   Déglutition spasmodique

   • A nervous gulping betrayed his anxiety before the speech.
   • She let out a loud gulping sound when she heard the shocking news.
   • The child's gulping was a clear sign of his distress.

   Synonymesgulpswallow

2. Rapid drinkingB1informal

   The act of drinking large amounts of liquid quickly, often in large mouthfuls.

   Action de boire rapidement

   • After the long run, his gulping of water was almost frantic.
   • The sound of gulping filled the quiet room as he finished his soda.
   • She was reprimanded for her noisy gulping at the dinner table.

   Synonymesdowningguzzling

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'avaler rapidement ou en grande quantité quelque chose, souvent par soif, faim ou sous le coup d'une émotion forte.

A verb used to indicate the act of swallowing something quickly or in large amounts, often due to thirst, hunger, or strong emotion.

1. Swallow quicklyB1informal

   To swallow food or drink quickly or in large amounts.

   avaler d'un trait

   • He gulped down his coffee before running to the bus.
   • She gulped the water after the long run.
   • The child gulped his milk in one go.

   Synonymesboltdevourdowngobbleguzzlequaffswallowswillwolf

2. React with fear or surpriseB2informal

   To make a swallowing motion as a reaction to fear, surprise, or nervousness.

   Avaler sa salive (par peur ou surprise)

   • He gulped when he saw the bill.
   • She gulped nervously before giving her speech.
   • I gulped as the car swerved dangerously.

   Synonymesswallow