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burble

 

[ ˈbɜr.bəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sound production

To burble means to make a continuous murmuring sound, often associated with flowing water. It can also refer to speaking or talking in a cheerful, happy, or excited manner in a rapid and somewhat incoherent way.

Synonyms

chatter, gurgle, murmur

Examples of usage

  • The stream began to burble gently over the rocks.
  • She burbled with joy as she opened her birthday presents.
  • The baby burbled happily in his crib.
  • He could hear the burble of the water as it flowed down the hill.
Context #2 | Noun

sound effect

Burble as a noun describes a bubbling or gurgling sound, often used to refer to the sound made by water as it flows or bubbles up. It can also denote a cheerful or lively conversation characterized by rapid and excited speech.

Synonyms

bubble, gurgle, murmur

Examples of usage

  • The burble of the brook was soothing to listen to.
  • Her laughter turned into a joyful burble as she shared the story.
  • The burble of voices filled the room during the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "burble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 borbulhar

🇮🇳 बुलबुला बनाना

🇩🇪 sprudeln

🇮🇩 berdesir

🇺🇦 бурчати

🇵🇱 bąbelkować

🇯🇵 泡立つ (awareru)

🇫🇷 bubbler

🇪🇸 burbujear

🇹🇷 kabarcık çıkarmak

🇰🇷 방울지다 (banguljida)

🇸🇦 يفور

🇨🇿 bublat

🇸🇰 bublanie

🇨🇳 冒泡 (màopà)

🇸🇮 mehurčkati

🇮🇸 bubbla

🇰🇿 бұл-бұлдау (būl-būldau)

🇬🇪 ბუშტების გაკეთება (bushtebis gaketeba)

🇦🇿 kabarcıq çıxarmaq

🇲🇽 burbujear

Etymology

The word 'burble' originates from the late 19th century, combining influences from the words 'bubble' and 'murmur'. Its earliest recorded use includes references to sounds made by water, which evoke a sense of liveliness and gentle motion. The playful nature of the term has allowed it to evolve in usage over time, encompassing both literal sounds associated with flowing liquids as well as a figurative sense of cheerful chatter. Its phonetic structure, suggesting a gushing or irregular sound, mirrors its meaning, making it a vivid description in English. The playful connotation of 'burble' has found its way into literary and colloquial expressions, representing joy, excitement, and a sense of continuity.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,532, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.