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glug

The correct spelling is glug.

How to pronounce glug

noun

IPA: /ɡlʌɡ/

Say it like: Glu-g

The correct spelling is glug. The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle. For example: "Pour a glug of bleach into the toilet."

Usage Examples

Pour a glug of bleach into the toilet.

The water glugged down the sink.

He had glugged that glass of wine before she got a chance to introduce herself.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle.
  2. 2.The amount of liquid issued when the "glug" sound is heard.

verb

  1. 1.To flow in noisy bursts.
  2. 2.To quickly swallow liquid.

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