To rinse and agitate your throat and mouth with a liquid by tilting your head back and making a bubbling sound.
From French 'gargouille' (throat or gargle), possibly from Latin 'gargula' or imitative in origin. The word itself mimics the sound made during gargling.
Gargling with salt water has been used to soothe sore throats for centuries, and science confirms it actually reduces pain—the salt draws fluid from the swollen tissues, which is why it works!
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