Gurgled: meaning, definitions and examples
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gurgled
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sound production
To gurgle means to make a hollow, bubbling sound, often associated with the flow of liquid. This sound can occur when water flows over rocks in a stream or when a person drinks with a slightly obstructed throat. Gurgling can also describe the noise made in the stomach due to digestion. In a more figurative sense, people may use the term to describe a person who speaks in a low or throaty voice. The action typically conveys a sense of playfulness or contentment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The baby gurgled happily in her crib.
- He gurgled water in his throat to clear it.
- The stream gurgled over the smooth stones.
- She gurgled with laughter at the joke.
Translations
Translations of the word "gurgled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gorgolejou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคกเคผเคเคกเคผเคพเคนเค เคเฅ เคเคตเคพเคเคผ เคฆเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gurgeln
๐ฎ๐ฉ bergemuruh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัััะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ burczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใญใดใญใใ
๐ซ๐ท gargouiller
๐ช๐ธ gorgoteo
๐น๐ท gurguldamak
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณจ๊ณจ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑูุบูุฑูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ bublรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ bublanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅๅฃฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ brboteฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ gurgla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑัาััะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แขแงแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gurguldamak
๐ฒ๐ฝ gorgoteo
Etymology
The word 'gurgled' comes from the verb 'gurgle,' which itself is derived from the late Middle Ages, around the 15th century. It's related to the Latin word 'gurgulio,' meaning 'throat' or 'gullet,' which reflects its association with the noise made in the throat or throat-like structures. The onomatopoeic quality of the word mimics the sound it describes, making it vivid and immediate in its reference to bubbling or swallowing sounds. Over time, 'gurgle' has evolved in its usage, not only retaining its original meaning associated with liquid sounds but also expanding into descriptions of laughter and low, throaty vocalizations. This versatility makes it a colorful addition to the English language, capturing a range of sounds and emotions.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #30,743 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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