Slosh about

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verb

To move in a disorderly and clumsy way, often making a lot of noise or splashing liquid.

Water in the bucket was sloshing about as she carried it across the yard
Visual representation of "slosh about" - To move in a disorderly and clumsy way, often making a lot of noise or splashing liquid

Often appears as...

  • water sloshing about
  • juice sloshing about
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Physical Movement

Used to describe messy movement of a liquid, often within a container.

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She walked quickly, coffee sloshing about in her mug.
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Noisy Implication

Implies noise made by the liquid while moving around.

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As the boat rocked, the sound of the wave's sloshing about filled the air.
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Care Required

Suggests caution to prevent spilling or making a mess.

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Hold your soup bowl carefully to avoid sloshing about.
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