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- [gur-guh l]
- /ˈgɜr gəl/
- /ˈɡɜː.ɡl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gur-guh l]
- /ˈgɜr gəl/
Definitions of gurgling word
- verb without object gurgling to flow in a broken, irregular, noisy current: The water gurgled from the bottle. 1
- verb without object gurgling to make a sound as of water doing this (often used of birds or of human beings). 1
- verb with object gurgling to utter or express with a gurgling sound: The baby gurgled its delight. 1
- noun gurgling the act or noise of gurgling. 1
- noun gurgling A gurgling sound. 1
- verb gurgling present participle of gurgle. 0
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Origin of gurgling
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; compare Dutch, Middle Low German gorgelen, German gurgeln to gargle; akin to Latin gurguliō throat
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Parts of speech for Gurgling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gurgling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
gurgling usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gurgling
adj gurgling
- giggle — to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
- cackle — If someone cackles, they laugh in a loud unpleasant way, often at something bad that happens to someone else.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
- crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.
adjective gurgling
- chuckling — Present participle of chuckle.
Top questions with gurgling
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