Burbling: meaning, definitions and examples
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burbling
[ หbษrblษชล ]
sound, movement
Burbling refers to the act of producing a continuous, murmuring sound, often associated with flowing water or a lighthearted conversation. It evokes the idea of cheerful or spontaneous sounds, especially from a brook or stream. This term can also describe a person's speech when they are excited or bubbly. The sound is often rhythmic and soothing, reminiscent of nature and playfulness.
Synonyms
babbling, chattering, gurgling, murmuring
Examples of usage
- The brook was burbling softly as we walked by.
- She was burbling with excitement about her upcoming trip.
- The child was burbling happily while playing with her toys.
Translations
Translations of the word "burbling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gorgolejar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคคเฅ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช plรคtschern
๐ฎ๐ฉ berbuih
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัััะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ bulgotanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใใถใ
๐ซ๐ท brouhaha
๐ช๐ธ burbujeo
๐น๐ท ลฤฑrฤฑldamak
๐ฐ๐ท ์กธ์กธ ํ๋ฅด๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ bublรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bublanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅ็ป่ฏญ
๐ธ๐ฎ bubljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ bubbla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัาััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลฤฑrฤฑldamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ burbujeo
Etymology
The word 'burbling' is derived from the Middle English term 'berbelen,' which means to babble or make a bubbling sound. Its etymology can be traced back to the Old English 'berbellian,' which is thought to be imitative in origin, describing sounds that resemble bubbling or gurgling. The use of the term has evolved over time, initially describing watery sounds but expanding to include jovial and light conversational tones, particularly in informal contexts. By the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the term began capturing whimsical or childlike expressions in both speech and writing. Its repeated 'b' sounds contribute to the playful, musical quality of the word, making it a favorite in poetry and children's literature.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,170, 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.
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