ごくごく

ごくごく
adverb
gulping, drinking in big gulps
onomatopoeia
1. gulping, drinking in big gulps
The sound or manner of drinking thirstily in large swallows.
水(みず)をごくごく飲(の)んだ。
I gulped down water.
ごくごく音(おと)を立(た)てて飲(の)む。
To drink making gulping sounds.
喉(のど)が渇(かわ)いてごくごく飲(の)んだ。
I was thirsty and gulped it down.

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

Similar words

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

Related words

Related Words

Antonym: ちびちび (sipping little by little)
Compare: ごぼごぼ (gurgling (sound of water draining or bubbling out))
Compare: がぶがぶ (gulping greedily, drinking large amounts)
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Added 2026.1.16 17:46 · Revised 2026.10.4 9:59
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