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gurgl


Meanings
  • Noun

    A sound made when swallowing, especially when difficult or noisy.

    - "The gurgling sound was heard as the baby swallowed its milk."
    - "His gurglings indicated that he was having trouble swallowing the pill."

Variants
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gurgle , gurgled , gurgles , gurgling
Etymology
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The word 'gurgl' comes from the Old English word 'gurglian', meaning 'to swallow with difficulty'.


Trivia
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  1. The sound of gurgling is caused by the movement of air and liquid in the throat as it is swallowed.

  2. The word 'gurgl' is often used in medical contexts to describe difficulty swallowing, a condition known as dysphagia.


Related Concepts
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  1. Swallowing: The act of moving food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach by contracting the muscles of the throat.

  2. Gurgle: A sound made when water or other liquids flow through a narrow or constricted passage.


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The word 'gurgl' has no known cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

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