Gargle

usgb/ˈɡɑːrɡl/
verb

To rinse or wash your mouth and throat with a liquid, making a bubbling sound.

She gargled with warm salt water to relieve her sore throat.
Visual representation of "gargle" - To rinse or wash your mouth and throat with a liquid, making a bubbling sound.

Often appears as...

  • gargle with salt water
  • gargle with mouthwash
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Healthcare Context

Often used when discussing throat care or home remedies for sickness.

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The doctor said I should gargle twice a day until the infection clears.
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Sound Important

Emphasize the bubbling sound when liquid moves in the throat.

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Make sure you hear a gurgling sound as you gargle the solution.
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Not Drinking

Understand that gargling means swishing the liquid around, not swallowing it.

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Remember to spit out the water after you gargle.
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