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Slosh: meaning, definitions and examples

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slosh

 

[ slษ”สƒ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

movement of liquid

To slosh means to move or splash around in a liquid, often carelessly or with a lack of precision. It can refer to the sound or action of liquid being stirred or splashed, typically in a container or open space. The term is commonly used in relation to water, mud, or any other fluid that can create a messy or tumultuous situation. Sloshing can also describe the sound made by such movements.

Synonyms

sloshing, spill, splash

Examples of usage

  • The waves sloshed against the boat as it rocked.
  • She watched the drink slosh in the cup.
  • The kids love to slosh around in the puddles after rain.
Context #2 | Noun

sound of liquid

As a noun, 'slosh' refers to the sound made when liquid splashes or moves around, often messily. This term captures the auditory experience of liquid and is frequently associated with the act of spilling or slopping. It can also imply a sense of chaotic or uncontained movement of fluids.

Synonyms

slap, splash, swash

Examples of usage

  • There was a slosh as he poured the water.
  • The slosh of mud followed her every step.
  • She could hear the slosh of the waves from the shore.

Translations

Translations of the word "slosh" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น splash

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคนเคšเคนเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spritzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ splash

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ะธะทะบะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chlupotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ—ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclabousser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salpicar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑรงratmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠ€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุฐุงุฐ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกplouchnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกpliechaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brizgati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆั‹ั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒšแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑรงrama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salpicar

Etymology

The word 'slosh' dates back to the late 18th century and is believed to have originated from the dialectal use of 'sloh' or 'slosh', possibly mirroring the sound associated with liquid movement. The exact etymology is somewhat unclear, but itโ€™s thought to be imitative in nature, capturing the dynamic action of splashing or slopping liquid. Over the years, the term has become widely used in various contexts, especially in informal speech, to describe both the action of liquids and the sounds they produce. Reflecting its roots, 'slosh' continues to convey a sense of untamed or carefree movement, often evoking imagery related to messy surroundings and playful interactions with liquids.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,529, 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.