glug

Meaning

Noun

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

Verb

1. To flow in noisy bursts.
2. (informal) To quickly swallow liquid.
3. To pour noisily.

Intj

The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured out of a jug, bottle, etc., or when such an amount is swallowed by a person.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɡlʌɡ/

Etymology

Uncorking, first pour, and re-corking of a bottle of bourbon whiskey. During the pour, glugging can be heard.

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of pouring or swallowing liquid.