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slosh

|slosh|

B2

🇺🇸

/slɑʃ/

🇬🇧

/slɒʃ/

splashing liquid

Etymology
Etymology Information

'slosh' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sloschen,' where 'slosch-' meant 'to splash or slosh.'

Historical Evolution

'sloschen' transformed into the modern English word 'slosh' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to splash or slosh,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the sound or action of liquid moving around noisily.

There was a slosh as the boat rocked on the waves.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to move or splash around in a liquid, often making a noise.

The water sloshed around in the bucket as he carried it.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/02/21 11:51