gulp up
The term "gulp up" can describe both an archaic and modern action involving quick or eager consumption.
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Definition
B2Modern
(informal)To consume something quickly or in large quantities.
Example
- He gulped up his meal in just a few minutes.
- The fire gulped up the wooden structure in no time.
C1Archaic
(historical)To expel contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Example
- In the old texts, patients were often described as gulping up their meals when ill.
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