gulp

Noun

• a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

• a large and hurried swallow
  • he finished it at a single gulp
    

Verb

• utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly
  • He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat
    

• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
  • The men gulped down their beers
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  gulping , draft , draught , swig , quaff