slurp

UK: slɜːp | US: slɜːrp

Definition

  1. v. to drink or eat noisily

  2. n. the sound made when drinking or eating noisily

Structure

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Etymology

"Slurp" is an onomatopoeic word, directly mimicking the sound produced when consuming liquids or soft foods vigorously. It emerged in English around the early 17th century, likely influenced by similar sound-imitating words in Germanic languages (e.g., Dutch "slurpen"). As an onomatopoeia, it bypasses traditional morpheme breakdowns, deriving its meaning purely from auditory association.

Examples

  1. He slurped his soup loudly, ignoring table manners.

  2. The toddler giggled while slurping noodles.

  3. A loud slurp echoed from the tea ceremony.

  4. She winced at the slurping noises from the next table.

  5. The sound of slurping ramen is considered polite in Japanese culture.