Slurping: meaning, definitions and examples

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slurping

 

[ ˈslɜːr.pɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

eating noise

Slurping refers to the noisy consumption of food or drink, often characterized by drawing air through a liquid or a noodle. It is commonly associated with certain cultural practices, especially in East Asia, where slurping noodles is seen as a sign of enjoyment. However, in other cultures, slurping may be viewed as impolite. The act of slurping can also describe making a loud noise while drinking. It's often considered informal and is typically not practiced in fine dining settings.

Synonyms

gulping, sipping, sucking

Examples of usage

  • He was slurping his soup loudly at the table.
  • In Japan, slurping noodles is a compliment to the chef.
  • She couldn't help slurping her spaghetti.
  • The kids were slurping their milkshakes at the diner.

Translations

Translations of the word "slurping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sorver

🇮🇳 स्लर्पिंग

🇩🇪 schlürfen

🇮🇩 menyedot

🇺🇦 сопіння

🇵🇱 ssanie

🇯🇵 ズルズル音を立てて飲む

🇫🇷 aspirer

🇪🇸 sorber

🇹🇷 yudumlamak

🇰🇷 후루룩 마시다

🇸🇦 امتصاص

🇨🇿 sorbing

🇸🇰 sorbanie

🇨🇳 啜饮

🇸🇮 sesati

🇮🇸 súgandi

🇰🇿 сорып алу

🇬🇪 სრუტვა

🇦🇿 sorba

🇲🇽 chupar

Word origin

The word 'slurp' originated in the early 20th century, with its first recorded usage dating back to 1841. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound made when someone eats or drinks with noise. The roots of the word can be traced back to the Dutch word 'slurpen', which means to sip or drink noisily. Over the years, 'slurp' has evolved to become widely recognized in English, often used in both colloquial and formal discussions about dining etiquette. The cultural significance of slurping varies greatly between societies; while it may be acceptable or even encouraged in some Asian cultures as a sign of appreciation for food, it is generally discouraged in Western dining customs. This duality makes the term interesting in discussions about global food practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,338, 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.