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gurgled


Meanings
  • verb (intransitive)

    A gurgled sound is often made when something is difficult to swallow or when there is a blockage in a fluid flow.

    - "After drinking the milk too quickly, she made a gurgled sound."
    - "The baby made a gurgled noise as he tried to swallow the solid food."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with gurgled
mumble , grumble , bubble
Variants
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gurgle , gurgled , gurgles , gurgling
Etymology
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The word 'gurgle' comes from Old English 'gurglian', meaning 'to choke' or 'to make a gurgling sound'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'gurgle' is also used in physics to describe the sound made by a fluid flowing through a constricted passage.

  2. In music, a 'gurgle' is a type of distortion effect used in electronic music production.


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 in the throat.

  2. Blockage: An obstruction that prevents the normal flow of fluids or substances.


Culture
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In literature, the sound of gurgled water or gurgled speech can create a sense of unease or tension. In art, it can represent the struggle or obstruction of something.

How to Memorize "gurgled"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize making a gurgled sound while trying to swallow a large piece of food.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gurgled' with the sound of water flowing through a narrow pipe.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember 'Gurgle' as 'G' for 'Gobble' and 'R' for 'Raspy' to help remember the sound.


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