v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Garggled p. pr. & vb. n. Gargling (&unr_;). ] [ F. gargouiller to dabble, paddle, gargle. Cf. Gargoyle, Gurgle. ] 1. To wash or rinse, as the mouth or throat, particular the latter, agitating the liquid (water or a medicinal preparation) by an expulsion of air from the lungs. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To warble; to sing as if gargling [ Obs. ] Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]