noun

glug

gluhg

Glug (noun) means the gurgling sound liquid makes when poured quickly from a container. Example: “The wine came out of the bottle with a satisfying glug.”

noun

The gurgling sound liquid makes when poured quickly from a container.

"The wine came out of the bottle with a satisfying glug."

verb

To pour or drink liquid noisily.

"He glugged down the whole glass of water in one go."

How to use glug

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe gurgling sound of liquid being poured, or to drink/pour noisily.

Common pairings

glug down a glug of wine

Word forms

glugged past tense, glugs plural, glugs singular

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Etymology

An imitative word that mimics the sound of liquid being poured or swallowed.

Rhymes for glug

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Frequently asked questions

What does “glug” mean?

The word “glug” means the gurgling sound liquid makes when poured quickly from a container. In plain terms, the gurgling sound of liquid being poured, or to drink/pour noisily.

How do you pronounce “glug”?

“Glug” is pronounced gluhg (/ɡlʌɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “glug” in a sentence?

Here is “glug” used in a sentence: “The wine came out of the bottle with a satisfying glug.”

What part of speech is “glug”?

Depending on how it is used, “glug” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “glug” have?

“Glug” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the gurgling sound liquid makes when poured quickly from a container.