glug
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of glug
First recorded in 1890–95; imitative
Example Sentences
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He takes a last glug of his coffee and wipes his mouth with a serviette.
From Literature
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I return them to the pot with a glug of coconut milk.
From Salon
Despite attempting to play down the issue, Alcaraz glugging pickle juice - an acidic liquid found to stop cramping 40% faster than drinking water - was a sure sign that it was an issue.
From BBC
A glug of olive oil and another of maple syrup lend a subtle savory-sweet factor.
“So now you have the lovely glugging of the syrup on the soundtrack. That’s it.”
From Los Angeles Times
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