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gulp
ɡʌlp
verb
łykać
Also
połykaćprzełykać
Definition
To swallow quickly or in large mouthfuls, often because of hunger, thirst, or nervousness.
Examples
He gulped down his drink and left.
Łyknął swój napój i wyszedł.
She gulped nervously before speaking.
Nerwowo przełknęła ślinę, zanim zaczęła mówić.
Collocations
gulp downgulp airgulp for air
noun
łyk
Also
przełknięcie(n)
Definition
An act of swallowing, especially a large or rapid one, or the sound made when swallowing.
Examples
He took a large gulp of water.
Wziął duży łyk wody.
She heard a nervous gulp from the audience.
Usłyszała nerwowe przełknięcie z widowni.
Collocations
a gulp of watera nervous gulp
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