gurgle
🇺🇸
/ˈɡɜːrɡl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɡɜːɡl/
intransitive verb
R
to produce a bubbling sound made by liquids moving through a narrow space
The stream gurgled as it flowed over the rocks.
R
to make a soft sound in the throat, often associated with a baby expressing contentment
The infant gurgled with delight when her mother tickled her tummy.
noun
R
a bubbling sound made by liquids, typically when flowing through a narrow space
The gurgle of the stream was soothing to the listener's ears.
R
a soft sound made in the throat, often associated with babies expressing happiness
The gurgle of the baby brought a smile to everyone's face in the room.
translation
to produce a bubbling sound made by liquids moving through a narrow space; to make a soft sound in the throat, often associated with a baby expressing contentment
a bubbling sound made by liquids, typically when flowing through a narrow space; a soft sound made in the throat, often associated with babies expressing happiness
Word Forms
Past
gurgled
Progressive
gurgling
Plural
gurgles
3rd Present
gurgles
Perfect
gurgled