Glug
verb
To make a sound like that of a liquid pouring from a container, especially when the flow is heavy.
She heard the glug of the water being poured into the glass.
Often appears as...
- glug of wine
- glug of water
Usage tips
Neutral
pouring liquid, making noise, drinking quickly
verb
To drink (liquid) in large amounts, often hurriedly.
He glugged down the last of his drink before heading out.
Often appears as...
- glug down a drink
- glug from the bottle
Usage tips
Informal
drinking quickly, finishing a drink, consuming hastily
verb
To make a sound like that of a liquid pouring from a container, especially when the flow is heavy.
She heard the glug of the water being poured into the glass.
Often appears as...
- glug of wine
- glug of water
Usage tips
Neutral
pouring liquid, making noise, drinking quickly
verb
To drink (liquid) in large amounts, often hurriedly.
He glugged down the last of his drink before heading out.
Often appears as...
- glug down a drink
- glug from the bottle
Usage tips
Informal
drinking quickly, finishing a drink, consuming hastily
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Description
Using 'glug' evokes the image of a liquid pouring, so you might visualize it when using the word.
'The sun glinted off the glugging pitcher.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Often used in casual conversations, especially among friends when drinking.
'He took a glug from his beer.'
Pro Tip 3/3Mimicry
Think of how the word sounds; it mimics the action it describes, making it expressive in storytelling.
'The glug of water was refreshing on a hot day.'
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Description
Using 'glug' evokes the image of a liquid pouring, so you might visualize it when using the word.
'The sun glinted off the glugging pitcher.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Often used in casual conversations, especially among friends when drinking.
'He took a glug from his beer.'
Pro Tip 3/3Mimicry
Think of how the word sounds; it mimics the action it describes, making it expressive in storytelling.
'The glug of water was refreshing on a hot day.'
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Description
Using 'glug' evokes the image of a liquid pouring, so you might visualize it when using the word.
'The sun glinted off the glugging pitcher.'
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
Often used in casual conversations, especially among friends when drinking.
'He took a glug from his beer.'
Pro Tip 3/3Mimicry
Think of how the word sounds; it mimics the action it describes, making it expressive in storytelling.
'The glug of water was refreshing on a hot day.'
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