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by thaumasiotes 2390 days ago
> He would press his tongue hard against the roof of his mouth then release it with a suction "pop".

This is an alveolar click, known as a normal part of certain African languages.

If you've seen the name "!Kung San" around, it is the sound indicated by the "!K".

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Same click.