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slurp

 

[ slษœหrp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

eating sound

Slurp refers to the act of making a loud sucking noise while consuming food or drink, particularly liquids. This is often done with enjoyment and can suggest a lack of formality while dining.

Synonyms

guzzle, sip, slosh, suck

Examples of usage

  • He slurped his noodle soup loudly.
  • She slurped her drink through the straw.
  • The kids slurped their ice cream in delight.
Context #2 | Noun

sound

A slurp is a sound made when one drinks or eats something, often characterized by a loud, sucking noise. It can indicate enjoyment of the food or drink being consumed.

Synonyms

guzzle, slosh, sucking noise

Examples of usage

  • The slurp of his coffee was heard across the room.
  • I heard a slurp when she finished her bowl of ramen.
  • His slurp was quite distracting during the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "slurp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sorver

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‚เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlรผrfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyedot

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพัะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siorbaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚บใ‚บใƒƒใจใ™ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gober

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sorber

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yudumlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋ฃจ๋ฃฉ ๋งˆ์‹œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorbat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sorbovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•œ้ฅฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sorbirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sopa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€ั‹ะฟ ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soraraq iรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chupar

Word origin

The word 'slurp' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, derived from the earlier dialectal term 'slurp,' which itself is a blend of 'sloop' (to move quickly) and 'urp' (a sound made while eating or drinking). The playful onomatopoeic nature of the word captures the sound it describes, imitating the action of drawing in liquid. Over time, โ€˜slurpโ€™ has evolved to reflect both the action of consuming food and drink noisily, as well as to serve as a descriptor for an audible enjoyment of these processes. The word has established itself in various informal contexts and is commonly used in culinary descriptions, social interactions, and media portrayals, highlighting the cultural nuances of eating habits.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,498, 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.