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Gurgling Meaning in English

word · lemma: gurgle

ˈɡɝɡəɫɪŋ/, /ˈɡɝɡɫɪŋ
GUR-gling
ɡˈɜːɡlɪŋ
GUR-gling

Definição

A bubbly, flowing sound like water going through a pipe or a baby making happy noises. Often used to describe liquids or throaty noises.

Uso & Nuances

'Gurgling' is mostly used to describe sounds from water, liquids, pipes, the stomach, or a baby. It's not used for loud noises. Common collocations: 'gurgling brook', 'gurgling sound', 'gurgling baby'. Not the same as 'bubbling' (more about rapid, small bubbles) or 'rumbling' (deeper, for thunder or a stomach).

Frases de Exemplo

The baby made a soft gurgling sound.

basic

We heard water gurgling in the pipes.

basic

The little stream was gurgling through the forest.

basic

Her stomach wouldn't stop gurgling during the meeting.

natural

"Listen to that gurgling—I think the coffee's ready!"

natural

She laughed, making a cute gurgling noise.

natural