slurp

Example Sentences

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The waiter explained how to eat them — pinch the top, slurp carefully — which is perfect for first-timers.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Culex mosquitoes typically target birds rather than humans, and tend to be satisfied with one slurp of blood, making them comparatively less annoying than Aedes mosquitoes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

The King pulled his pint before Mr Mills asked him if he was "going to have a slurp of that".

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2025

Like our babies, maggots can’t chew, so they vomit digestive enzymes onto the wound, dissolving the now-loosened tissue into a tasty slurry, which they can slurp up.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2024

Genie dipped his head fast, taking another slurp of the tea, wondering what the heck made his mother tell Grandpop that.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds