NYT Dictionary

GLUG

/ɡlɐɡ/
NounVerbInterjectionCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

The sound made when a significant amount of liquid is poured suddenly out of something, such as a jug or bottle.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of pouring or swallowing liquid.

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 18 recorded puzzles:

+6 earlier appearances in the archive.

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