# slurping

Pronunciation: say "SLURP-ing" US /ˈslɝpɪŋ/, UK /ˈslɜːpɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of slurp. — present participle and gerund of slurp
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of slurp. Use it for the act of drinking or eating with a loud sucking sound.
   - _She was slurping the last of her milkshake through the straw._
   - _Slurping noodles loudly is a sign of enjoyment in some cultures._

## Noun

2. A sucking sound or motion of the kind made when drinking or eating noisily.
   - Simple: A loud sucking sound or movement made when eating or drinking.
   - _The slurping of muddy boots through the swamp echoed across the field._
   - _An impatient slurping told us the milkshake was nearly gone._

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