Gargara (en. Gargle)

/garˈgara/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of swirling liquid in the mouth and producing sound while expelling it.
You need to gargle with warm water to relieve the throat pain.
Kailangan mong gargara ng mainit na tubig upang maibsan ang sakit ng lalamunan.
Benefits of gargling for health; use of water or solution for oral hygiene.
Sometimes, gargling is all you need to keep your mouth clean.
Minsan, gargara lang ang kailangan upang mapanatiling malinis ang iyong bibig.

Etymology

Spanish language, derived from the word 'gargara'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gargle with salt
A method of gargling using salt water for throat healing.
gargara ng asin

Related Words

tooth brushing
The process of cleaning teeth using a toothbrush.
pagsisipilyo
mouthwash
The process of swishing liquid in the mouth before expelling it.
pangmumog

Slang Meanings

Rowing or singing while watering
That new song really feels like just gargara!
Yung bagong kanta, talaga namang parang gargara lang!
Quick action or someone's way of acting silly
Oh my god, she dances just like a gargara!
Diyos ko, parang gargara lang siya sa pagsasayaw!