burble
verb (used without object)
to make a bubbling sound; bubble.
burbling
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present participleof burble.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The answers, though, seem largely incidental beside the pageantry of haute cuisine and burbling table talk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
Meghan is a wealthy American woman living a royal dream, if you ignore the geyser of British tabloid bile constantly burbling in the background of her life.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2025
“There we go!” someone called out as he cleared the burbling waterway.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
Traditionally a celebration dish in Korea, this kalbijjim feels like a labor of love burbling on your table; it’s so good that I can see why my Korean friends say soup season is year-round.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2024
He rested against his tree and gazed at the river just being itself, burbling along.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
