Golp

/ɡoʊlp/ verb

Definition

A dialectal or archaic term meaning to gulp or swallow, similar to gollop; to consume greedily.

Etymology

Possibly imitative in origin, or from Germanic roots meaning to swallow. Related to other swallowing verbs in English.

Kelly Says

Verbs for eating and drinking vary wildly by region and time period—'golp,' 'gulp,' 'gollop,' 'guzzle'—each with slightly different connotations about how greedily or noisily you're consuming.

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