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noun

glub

gluhb

Glub (noun) means the gurgling sound of bubbles moving through water. Example: “The fish tank filter made a steady glub, glub, glub.”

noun
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The gurgling sound of bubbles moving through water.
"The fish tank filter made a steady glub, glub, glub."

How to use glub

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe bubbly sound water makes, especially underwater.

Word forms

glubbed past tense, glubs plural, glubs singular

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Etymology

An imitative word mimicking the sound of underwater bubbling, related to "glug."

Rhymes for glub

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glub” mean?

The word “glub” means the gurgling sound of bubbles moving through water. In plain terms, the bubbly sound water makes, especially underwater.

How do you pronounce “glub”?

“Glub” is pronounced gluhb (/ɡlʌb/ in IPA).

How do you use “glub” in a sentence?

Here is “glub” used in a sentence: “The fish tank filter made a steady glub, glub, glub.”

What part of speech is “glub”?

“Glub” is a noun.

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