Definition

A person who gargles, which means to wash the throat and mouth with a liquid that is held in the back of the throat and made to vibrate.

Example

After brushing his teeth, he became a gargler to soothe his sore throat.

Conversation

Have you ever seen someone who is a real gargler?

Not really, but I imagine it looks funny!

I tried it once, and it was harder than it seems to be a good gargler.

Haha, I bet! It takes practice to get it right.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gargler → It is formed from "gargle" (from Middle French *gargouiller*, meaning to bubble or to make a noise in the throat) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A gargler is a person who gargles, or makes a bubbling sound in the throat while rinsing with liquid.

Memory Tip

Think of someone making a bubbling sound in their throat while rinsing — that's what a gargler does.

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