Gurgle Definition & Meaning

gurgle
noun
  1. the bubbling sound of water flowing from a bottle with a narrow neck
verb
  1. flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks"
  2. make sounds similar to gurgling water; "The baby gurgled with satisfaction when the mother tickled it"
  3. drink from a flask with a gurgling sound
  4. utter with a gurgling sound; "`Help,' the stabbing victim gurgled"

"Gurgle" in song lyrics

See how gurgle is used in real songs:

  • "Bodododo, plus her knees be purple, Gipp, she like to gurgle gurgle"
    RZA f/ Big Gipp — Domestic Violence Pt. II
  • "krissy gurgle"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jorge gurgle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "gurgle"

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