slurping
word · lemma: slurp
Definition
Making a loud sucking or sipping noise when eating or drinking, especially liquids like soup or noodles.
Usage & Nuances
Often considered rude in Western cultures but normal in some Asian countries, especially with noodles or soup. Used mostly informally, often to describe noisy eating or drinking. Common collocations include 'slurping soup' and 'slurping noodles.'
Spanish: sorber ruidosamentePortuguese (BR): chupar fazendo barulhoPortuguese (PT): chupar ruidosamenteChinese (Simplified): 咕嘟咕嘟地喝 - 吸溜声Chinese (Traditional): 咕嚕咕嚕地喝 - 吸溜聲Hindi: चूसकर पीना (आवाज़ के साथ)Arabic: الرشف بصوت
Example Sentences
He was slurping his soup at the table.
basic
The children were slurping their noodles loudly.
basic
She started slurping her drink through a straw.
basic
Stop slurping! It's driving me crazy.
natural
In Japan, people think slurping noodles shows you like the food.
natural
The room was filled with the sound of everyone slurping their ramen.
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