Associations to the word «Gargle»

Wiktionary

GARGLE, verb. (intransitive) to clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs
GARGLE, verb. (intransitive) to make a sound like the one made while gargling
GARGLE, verb. (transitive) to clean a specific part of the body by gargling (almost always throat or mouth)
GARGLE, verb. (transitive) to use (a liquid) for purposes of cleaning one's mouth or throat by gargling.
GARGLE, noun. A liquid used for gargling
GARGLE, noun. The sound of gargling
GARGLE, noun. (slang) lager, drink
GARGLE, noun. Obsolete form of gargoyle.

Dictionary definition

GARGLE, noun. A medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth.
GARGLE, noun. The sound produced while gargling.
GARGLE, verb. Utter with gargling or burbling sounds.
GARGLE, verb. Rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid".

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