swig

/swig/

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Definition:

• Swig (verb): To drink something in large amounts and quickly.
• Swig (noun): A large and hurried drink of something.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "swig" when you want to describe someone drinking quickly, often from a bottle or can. It’s informal and usually refers to drinks like water, soda, or alcohol.

Examples:

• As a verb: "He took a big swig of water after running."
• As a noun: "She had a swig of her soda before passing it to me."

Advanced Usage:

• In more advanced contexts, "swig" can imply a casual or rough way of drinking, often associated with social situations or outdoor activities.

Word Variants:

• There aren't direct variants of "swig," but related words include:
  • Swigged (past tense of swig)
  • Swigging (present participle)

Different Meanings:

• In addition to drinking, "swig" can also informally refer to striking heavily, but this usage is less common and often found in specific contexts like boxing or sports.

Synonyms:

• Gulp
• Chug
• Drink
• Sip (though "sip" usually means to drink slowly)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Take a swig": This means to take a drink, usually a big one.

  • Example: "He took a swig from the bottle before passing it to his friend."

• "Swig back": To drink quickly.

  • Example: "She swigged back the last of her drink before leaving."

Summary:

"Swig" is a fun and informal word that describes drinking quickly and in large amounts.

Academic

Noun

1. a large and hurried swallow
   • he finished it at a single gulp

Verb

1. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
   • The men gulped down their beers
2. strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
   • He slugged me so hard that I passed out

Synonyms

• gulp
• draft
• draught
• quaff
• slug
• slog