Slurped: meaning, definitions and examples

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slurped

 

[ slษœหrpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

eating noise

Slurped refers to the act of making a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking, particularly when consuming liquids or soft food. This onomatopoeic verb is often used informally to describe the way people consume noodles, soups, or beverages.

Synonyms

guzzle, slurp up, suck

Examples of usage

  • He slurped the noodles loudly.
  • She slurped her soup without care.
  • The kids slurped their drinks at the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "slurped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sorvido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคŸเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlรผrft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diseruput

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฟะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siorbnฤ…ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ™ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aspirรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sorbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yudumlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„๋ฃจ๋ฃฉ ๋งˆ์‹œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตู‘

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorbet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sorbiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ•œ้ฅฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srkati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sopa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒฃแƒขแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sorba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sorbido

Etymology

The word 'slurp' is believed to have originated around the early 20th century in the United States. Its formation is likely derived from the combination of the sounds that result from the act of sucking liquids or semi-liquids, mimicking the very noise one makes when doing so. The term is classified as onomatopoeic, meaning it imitates the sound associated with the action it describes. In American English, 'slurp' has evolved from informal usage among children and in playful contexts to appear in broader language frameworks, particularly in culinary descriptions. The extension of the word into various dialects and languages marks its relevance in cultural and social settings, emphasizing the sensory experiences of eating and drinking. The act of slurping is often considered impolite in some cultures, yet acceptable or even encouraged in others, illustrating the variations in cultural norms surrounding dining etiquette.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,662, 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.