gurgle

Meanings

• Verb (intransitive)

  The sound made by liquids moving through a narrow passage, such as the throat or a water pipe.

  - "After drinking a glass of water too quickly, she made a gurgle sound."
  - "The gurgling sound of the water in the pipes indicated that the heating was working."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gurgle
curmudgeon , squeal , seal

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Homophones

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1. Gurgle (en) : Sound made by liquids moving through a narrow passage
   

2. Girl (en) : Female child
   

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Variants

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gurgle , gurgled , gurgles , gurgling

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Etymology

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Old English 'gurglian' or 'gurglianian', from 'gurgl' or 'gurglian', meaning 'to make a gurgling sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'gurgle' is often used to describe the sound made by babies when they are swallowing milk.

2. In some cultures, the sound of 'gurgle' is believed to be auspicious and is used in religious ceremonies.

3. The term 'gurgle' is also used in geology to describe the sounds made by volcanic activity or the movement of magma.

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Related Concepts

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1. Burble: A similar sound made by liquids moving gently or in a turbulent manner.

2. Gurgitation: The act of making a gurgling sound, often used in medical contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'gurgle' is often used to describe the sounds made by various characters or objects. For example, in 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the sound of the leaking gasoline in Gatsby's pool is described as a 'gurgle'. In art, 'gurgle' has been used as a title for various pieces, such as a sculpture by Niki de Saint Phalle. In music, 'gurgle' has been used as a sound effect in various genres, such as electronic music.

How to Memorize "gurgle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glass of water being consumed quickly and the sound it makes as it passes through the throat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of 'gurgle' with the sound of water moving through a pipe or a waterfall.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'gurgle' and the sound it makes, such as 'Gurgling Gina' or 'Gurgle Goes the Gasoline'.

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