Gurgled: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

bubbled, chortled, murmured

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.