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gargle

 

[ หˆษกษ‘r.ษกษ™l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

make a sound

To gargle is to wash oneโ€™s throat or mouth with a liquid that is allowed to bubble through the back of the throat. This action is usually performed by moving the head backward and forcing air through the liquid. It is often associated with mouthwashes or saline solutions to relieve throat discomfort. Gargling can also produce a distinctive sound that is recognizable.

Synonyms

mouthwash, rinsing, swishing

Examples of usage

  • She gargled with salt water to soothe her sore throat.
  • He gargled loudly as part of his morning routine.
  • The doctor recommended that he gargle with mouthwash.
  • After exercising, she gargled to clear her throat.

Translations

Translations of the word "gargle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gargarejar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฐเฅเค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gurgeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berkumur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพัะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pล‚ukaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใŒใ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gargariser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gรกrgaras

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gargara yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๊ธ€ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุบุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kloktadlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kloktadlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆผฑๅฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gargla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒั€ะณัƒะปะดะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gargara etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gรกrgaras

Etymology

The term 'gargle' originates from the Middle English word 'gargolen', which means to make a gurgling sound. This, in turn, derives from the Old French 'gargouiller', which is related to 'gorge', meaning throat. The word 'gargle' was influenced by the Latin term 'gurgulio', meaning 'gullet' or 'throat', which reflects its connection to the act of washing or rinsing the throat. Over time, it has also become associated with the practice of using medicated fluids to alleviate throat infections and conditions. Gargling became a common term in the 19th century as the practice of dental hygiene and throat care evolved, gaining recognition in medical literature and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,998 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.