🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

튀는 물

Pronunciation / Transliteration: twi-neun mul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sloshing/ˈslɒʃ.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"양동이의 물이 튀어 나와서 운반하기 어려웠다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of sloshing; the movement of liquid in a container, often resulting in splashing or spilling.

    "The sloshing of water in the bucket made it difficult to carry."
  2. 2

    A situation where liquid moves around in a container, especially when it is not full.

    "The sloshing of the paint in the can indicated that it was almost empty."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'sloshing' originates from the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'slosh', which is believed to be an imitative word reflecting the sound of liquid moving irregularly. It has evolved to describe the movement of liquids in a container, particularly in contexts like fluid dynamics and everyday scenarios.

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