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English word origin

Etymology of glug

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of pouring or swallowing liquid.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured out of a jug, bottle, etc., or swallowed by a person.

noun

The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle. · The amount of liquid issued when the "glug" sound is heard.

verb

To flow in noisy bursts. · To quickly swallow liquid. · To pour noisily.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of pouring or swallowing liquid.

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