Gurgle
verb
To make a low, soft, continuous sound of liquid moving, similar to a small brook or of an upset stomach.
The baby's stomach started to gurgle after he had his bottle
Often appears as...
- gurgle with laughter
- gurgle contentedly
verb
To speak or express oneself in an effusive, bubbly manner.
She gurgled with delight as she held up the trophy
Often appears as...
- gurgle with excitement
- gurgle with joy
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
The sound made by something that gurgles.
Turn off the faucet! I can't sleep with that constant gurgle!
Often appears as...
- the gurgle of water
- a gurgle in the drain
verb
To make a low, soft, continuous sound of liquid moving, similar to a small brook or of an upset stomach.
The baby's stomach started to gurgle after he had his bottle
Often appears as...
- gurgle with laughter
- gurgle contentedly
verb
To speak or express oneself in an effusive, bubbly manner.
She gurgled with delight as she held up the trophy
Often appears as...
- gurgle with excitement
- gurgle with joy
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
noun
The sound made by something that gurgles.
Turn off the faucet! I can't sleep with that constant gurgle!
Often appears as...
- the gurgle of water
- a gurgle in the drain
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Imagery
The verb 'gurgle' often paints a vivid picture of a natural scene or feeling.
Listening to the gurgle of the stream, I felt at peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Despite being associated with upset stomachs, 'gurgle' is not always a negative sound.
Her stomach gurgled, but she was just hungry, not ill.
Pro Tip 3/3Auditory Experience
Use 'gurgle' to describe sounds that are pleasant to listen to, like moving water.
We relaxed to the gurgle of water in the fountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Imagery
The verb 'gurgle' often paints a vivid picture of a natural scene or feeling.
Listening to the gurgle of the stream, I felt at peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Despite being associated with upset stomachs, 'gurgle' is not always a negative sound.
Her stomach gurgled, but she was just hungry, not ill.
Pro Tip 3/3Auditory Experience
Use 'gurgle' to describe sounds that are pleasant to listen to, like moving water.
We relaxed to the gurgle of water in the fountain.
Pro Tip 1/3Natural Imagery
The verb 'gurgle' often paints a vivid picture of a natural scene or feeling.
Listening to the gurgle of the stream, I felt at peace.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Negative
Despite being associated with upset stomachs, 'gurgle' is not always a negative sound.
Her stomach gurgled, but she was just hungry, not ill.
Pro Tip 3/3Auditory Experience
Use 'gurgle' to describe sounds that are pleasant to listen to, like moving water.
We relaxed to the gurgle of water in the fountain.
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Video examples
Hunting for dinosaurs...
would evolve into sentient beings capable of characterizing and understanding the very dinosaurs they must have dreaded? I once stood at the head of the Missouri River and bestraddled it. There, it's nothing more than a gurgle of water
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Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
it or not volcanoes are part of the planets life cycle as the Earth continues to explode gurgle and slither its molten heart out we must learn to live side by side with its awesome power
Video examples
Hunting for dinosaurs...
would evolve into sentient beings capable of characterizing and understanding the very dinosaurs they must have dreaded? I once stood at the head of the Missouri River and bestraddled it. There, it's nothing more than a gurgle of water
Video examples
Volcanoes 101 PIPE National...
it or not volcanoes are part of the planets life cycle as the Earth continues to explode gurgle and slither its molten heart out we must learn to live side by side with its awesome power
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