slurp

verb

ˈslərp 

slurped; slurping; slurps

intransitive verb

: to make a sucking noise while eating or drinking

transitive verb

: to eat or drink noisily or with a sucking sound

slurp noun

Synonyms of slurp

• sip
• gulp
• drink

Examples of slurp in a Sentence

He always slurps his soup.

the child slurped the milk from his bowl when he had eaten all the cereal

Recent Examples on the Web

Trod gently over tide pools and pluck purple sea urchin and slurp super fresh uni! — Rachel Levin, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

The worms’ life cycle depends on flies that feed from the animals’ eyes, slurping up tears and secretions. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026

Load up each bowl with a few good ladles, slurping every drop with an assist from crusty bread or warm rice. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026

The man accepted defeat and slunk off, slurping, toward the Boulevard du Temple. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Dutch slurpen; akin to Middle Low German slorpen to slurp

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Rhymes for slurp

• burp
• chirp
• usurp

Kids Definition

slurp

verb

ˈslərp 

: to eat or drink noisily or with a sucking sound

slurp noun