gargle

¹gar·gle

verb \ˈgär-gəl\

gar·gledgar·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\

Definition of GARGLE

transitive verb

1

: to hold (a liquid) in the mouth or throat and agitate with air from the lungs

2

: to cleanse or disinfect (the oral cavity) by gargling

intransitive verb

: to use a gargle