Slurp

/slɜːrp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A loud sucking noise made while eating or drinking.

The slurp of her drink echoed in the quiet cafe.

verb

To make a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking.

She tended to slurp her soup loudly, which always embarrassed her at dinner parties.

To consume something (especially a liquid) in a noisy or vigorous manner.

He slurped down the milkshake in a matter of seconds.

The word 'slurp' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, likely imitative of the sound associated with the action.

slurp it up

To consume something eagerly or greedily.

gulp

To swallow eagerly or in large amounts.

sip

To drink in small quantities.

slobber

To let saliva overflow from the mouth, often while eating.

To excessively consume something, often referring to food or drink.

I just slurped that pizza down in minutes!

To indulge in something in a passionate or enthusiastic way.

He really slurped up all the attention during the presentation.