gargle
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verb \ˈgär-gəl\gar·gledgar·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of GARGLE
transitive verb
1
a : to hold (a liquid) in the mouth or throat and agitate with air from the lungs b : to cleanse or disinfect (the oral cavity) in this manner
2
: to utter with a gargling sound
intransitive verb
1
: to use a gargle
2
: to speak or sing as if gargling
See Examples of GARGLE
- He gargled with salt water.
- He gargled the salt water, then spit it out.
Origin of GARGLE
Middle French gargouiller, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1527
2gargle
nounDefinition of GARGLE
1
: a liquid used in gargling
2
: a sound of or like that of gargling
Examples of GARGLE
- a medicinal gargle used for sore throats
First Known Use of GARGLE
1629
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