Slurp: meaning, definitions and examples
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slurp
[ slษหrp ]
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
Examples of usage
- He slurped his noodle soup loudly.
- She slurped her drink through the straw.
- The kids slurped their ice cream in delight.
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
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:
๐ต๐น sorver
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคธเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlรผrfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyedot
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพัะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ siorbaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใบใบใใจใใใ
๐ซ๐ท gober
๐ช๐ธ sorber
๐น๐ท yudumlamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ฃจ๋ฃฉ ๋ง์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุต
๐จ๐ฟ sorbat
๐ธ๐ฐ sorbovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฅฎ
๐ธ๐ฎ sorbirati
๐ฎ๐ธ sopa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพััะฟ ะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แฃแขแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ soraraq iรงmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ chupar
Etymology
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, โslurpโ 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.
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