Gurgle: A word that sounds like a sound, but is actually just a word. It is often used to describe a sound, but not actually a sound.
The etymology of 'Gurgle' is shrouded in mystery, much like the sound itself. It is believed to have originated in the 19th century as a colloquialism used by sailors on long voyages.
However, further research has revealed that 'Gurgle' was actually coined by a group of bored accountants in a conference room.
One can only assume that the sound of 'Gurgle' is meant to be some sort of metaphor for the tedium of number-crunching.
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