ごくごく

ごくごく is an onomatopoeia representing the sound and action of gulping liquid thirstily.

Usage

Typically used with 飲(の)む (to drink) to express drinking in large swallows.

Common patterns

• ごくごく飲(の)む: to gulp down
• ごくごくと飲(の)む: to drink gulp by gulp
• ごくごく音(おと)を立(た)てる: to make gulping sounds

Similar words

• ちびちび: sipping little by little (opposite)
• ごくんと: with one gulp (single swallow)

Related onomatopoeia

• がぶがぶ: also gulping, but emphasizes greediness