Slokking

Slokking is a term that appears in some Dutch-language sources to denote the act of swallowing a liquid, typically a single swallow. In everyday speech, the action is usually described with the verb slokken or the noun een slok. As a standalone noun meaning “the act of swallowing,” slokking is uncommon in standard Dutch and is more frequently found in dialect writings, linguistic discussions, or historical texts.

Etymology and usage. The form slokking seems to draw from the base noun slok (a swallow) and resembles a nominalization akin to English -ing, though Dutch generally forms the process with het slokken or with other phrasing. Because Dutch does not regularly adopt slokking as a productive word in contemporary usage, the term is regarded as rare and localized. In practice, most readers will encounter slokking only in dialectal contexts or in scholarly discussions about language and word formation.

Lexical notes. Slokking is not a standard entry in contemporary Dutch dictionaries, and its recognition varies by region and age of text. When encountered, it is typically interpreted as a formal or literary way to reference swallowing as a process rather than as part of everyday speech.

See also. Slok (a swallow) and slokken (to swallow).