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burbling

 

[ หˆbษœrblษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gorgolejar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคคเฅ‡ เคฐเคนเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช plรคtschern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbuih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ั‡ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bulgotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใถใใถใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brouhaha

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ burbujeo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸฤฑrฤฑldamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์กธ์กธ ํ๋ฅด๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฏูู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bublรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bublanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ƒๅ–ƒ็ป†่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bubljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bubbla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€า›ั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸฤฑrฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ burbujeo

Word origin

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.