As a Noun: 1. The action of making something go from your mouth inside your throat and down into your stomach. English = swallow, gulp. 2. A large quantity of food or drink which is taken into your mouth at one time (ie a full mouthful) and then made to go inside your throat and down into your stomach. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To make something go from your mouth inside your throat and down into your stomach. English = swallow. 2. To make a large amount (ie a full mouthful) of food or drink go from your mouth inside your throat and down into your stomach. English = gulp.