gulp something back or down Definition

gulp
verb gulped, gulping

tr & intr
1. To swallow (food, drink, etc) eagerly or in large mouthfuls.

Thesaurus: guzzle, knock back, quaff, swig, swill, devour, bolt, gobble, gormandize, wolf, stuff; Antonym: sip, nibble.
Form: gulp down (also)
intr
2. To make a swallowing motion, eg because of fear.

noun

1. A swallowing motion.
2. An amount swallowed at once; a mouthful.

Etymology: 15c: from Dutch gulpen.

Phrasal Verb: gulp something back or down

To stifle (tears, etc).