Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

popple

verb
/ˈpɒp.əl/
Definition
To make a bubbling or murmuring sound, often used to describe water or a similar liquid.
Examples
  • The brook began to popple as the water flowed over the stones.
  • We could hear the popple of the stream from our campsite.
Meaning
Popple refers to the sound created by bubbling or small waves, typically when they agitate against one another or against the shore.
Synonyms
  • bubble
  • murmur
  • wave
  • rippling