gulping down water

Meanings

• Verb Phrase

  The act of swallowing large amounts of water quickly and noisily.

  - "After the marathon, the runners were seen gulping down water."
  - "The baby gulped down his bottle in record time."

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Variants

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came down with , come down with , comes down with , coming down with

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Etymology

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The term 'gulping' comes from the Old English word 'gulpan' which means 'to swallow noisily' or 'to swallow large amounts of something'. The term 'down' in 'gulping down water' indicates the direction of the action, which is to swallow the water and bring it down into the stomach.

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Trivia

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1. The average person will drink about 2.7 gallons of water per day.

2. The human body is made up of about 60% water.

3. The record for the fastest time to drink a gallon of water is held by Joey Chestnut, who did it in just 8 minutes and 12 seconds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thirst: The desire to drink water or other liquids, often caused by dehydration.

2. Hydration: The process of providing water or other liquids to the body to maintain proper bodily functions.

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Culture

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Gulping down water is often associated with relief, especially during physical activities or in hot weather. In literature, gulping down water is used to describe the desperation and intensity of a character's thirst. In art, images of people gulping down water are used to depict the struggle for survival or the joy of quenching one's thirst.

How to Memorize "gulping down water"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person leaning over a glass of water, taking a deep breath, and then quickly swallowing the water.
   - Visualize the sound of someone gulping down water, imagining the sensation of the water going down the throat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of gulping down water with relief and satisfaction.
   - Think of the sound of gulping down water as the sound of quenching your thirst.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gulps of Gratitude' to remember the act of gulping down water.
   - Think of the word 'gulping' as a reminder to drink plenty of water.

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