Definition

A sound made when liquid is poured from a container, often resembling a gurgling noise.

Example

I heard a glug as she poured the juice from the bottle.

Conversation

Did you hear that funny glug sound when I poured the juice?

Yeah, it was so loud!

I always forget how noisy it can be when you pour from that bottle.

It definitely makes a unique glug every time!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To drink or pour a liquid in a way that makes a gurgling sound, often quickly or in large amounts.

Example

He glugged down the water after his run.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I just love how refreshing it is to glug down a cold drink on a hot day.

I know right? There's nothing like that satisfying sound as you drink.

Exactly! Sometimes I just glug it all at once when I'm really thirsty.

Root Explanation

The word 'glug' originates from imitative sounds, specifically mimicking the sound of liquid being poured or swallowed. It does not have clear roots in Latin, Greek, or Old English, but is considered an onomatopoeic term that captures the auditory experience of drinking or pouring.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sound of liquid being poured or swallowed — that's what 'glug' represents. This helps you remember that 'glug' is all about the noise made when drinking or pouring.

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