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Sloshing: meaning, definitions and examples

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sloshing

 

[ ˈslɒʃɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound

The sound of water moving around in a container or other confined space, typically as a result of being shaken or stirred.

Synonyms

slopping, splashing, swishing

Examples of usage

  • The sloshing of the water in the bucket could be heard from across the room.
  • She could hear the sloshing of the liquid in the bottle as she walked.
  • The sloshing sound of the waves against the boat's hull was soothing.
  • The sloshing of the drink in the glass indicated that it was full.
  • The sloshing of the mud as he walked through the swamp was loud.

Translations

Translations of the word "sloshing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitação

🇮🇳 लहराना

🇩🇪 Schwappen

🇮🇩 mengocok

🇺🇦 хлюпання

🇵🇱 chlapanie

🇯🇵 揺れ

🇫🇷 éclaboussement

🇪🇸 chapoteo

🇹🇷 çalkalama

🇰🇷 출렁임

🇸🇦 تلاطم

🇨🇿 šplouchání

🇸🇰 špliechanie

🇨🇳 晃动

🇸🇮 pljuskanje

🇮🇸 skvett

🇰🇿 шашқалақтау

🇬🇪 შხეფვა

🇦🇿 sıçratma

🇲🇽 chapoteo

Etymology

The word 'sloshing' is derived from the Middle English word 'sloshen', meaning 'to spill or splash.' It is believed to have originated from the imitative sound of liquid moving around. The term is commonly used to describe the sound of water or liquid moving in a container or confined space, typically as a result of agitation. Over time, 'sloshing' has become a popular term to convey the audible effect of liquid movement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,452 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.