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gurgle

[ gur-guhl ]

verb (used without object)

gurgled, gurgling.
  1. to flow in a broken, irregular, noisy current:

    The water gurgled from the bottle.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. to make a sound as of water doing this (often used of birds or of human beings).

    Synonyms: , ,



verb (used with object)

gurgled, gurgling.
  1. to utter or express with a gurgling sound:

    The baby gurgled her delight.

noun

  1. the act or noise of gurgling.

gurgle

/ ˈɡɜːɡə /

verb

  1. (of liquids, esp of rivers, streams, etc) to make low bubbling noises when flowing
  2. to utter low throaty bubbling noises, esp as a sign of contentment

    the baby gurgled with delight

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. the act or sound of gurgling
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܰԲ, adjective
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܰ·Բ· adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gurgle1

First recorded in 1555–65; compare Dutch, Middle Low German gorgelen, German gurgeln “to gargle”; akin to Latin ܱܰō “tDz”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of gurgle1

C16: perhaps from Vulgar Latin ܱܰ, from Latin ܱܰō gullet
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The court heard how fire crews were alerted to the presence of a woman by a gurgling sound.

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A preserved-moss wall absorbs ambient sound but for a gurgling fountain and soothing music.

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No cries or gurgles, the unnerving silence in the room is only broken by the high-pitched beeps of a pulse rate monitor.

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The inability to belch can cause bloating, pain, gurgling in the neck and chest, and excessive flatulence as built-up air seeks an alternate exit route.

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A preserved moss wall absorbs ambient sound, but for a gurgling fountain and soothing music.

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