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Gargle
01
a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth
02
the sound produced while gargling
to gargle
01
to swirl a liquid in one's mouth and throat, to maintain oral hygiene
Intransitive: to gargle with a liquid
Examples
After brushing her teeth, she likes to gargle with mouthwash for a refreshing feeling.
02
to speak in a rough, bubbling tone, as if making a gargling sound
Transitive: to gargle words
Examples
He gargled his words in a tired, groggy voice early in the morning.
