Gargle/ˈɡɑːrɡl/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Healthcare Context Often used when discussing throat care or home remedies for sickness. The doctor said I should gargle twice a day until the infection clears. Pro Tip 2/3Sound Important Emphasize the bubbling sound when liquid moves in the throat. Make sure you hear a gurgling sound as you gargle the solution. Pro Tip 3/3Not Drinking Understand that gargling means swishing the liquid around, not swallowing it. Remember to spit out the water after you gargle.