swig

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swig

He took a swig of water from the bottle after his run.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A large and hurried swallow of a drink, especially an alcoholic one: "swig" refers to the act of drinking something, typically from a bottle or container, by taking a big, quick gulp.

  2. Verb:

    • To drink something, especially alcohol, in large gulps or hurriedly: The verb form describes the action of consuming a drink quickly and often greedily, usually by tilting the bottle or container.
    • (Informal) To hit or strike heavily: In very informal contexts, "swig" can also mean to deliver a powerful blow, often with the fist.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • He took a long swig from his water bottle after the run.
    • She offered me a swig of her soda.

  • Verb (to drink):

    • He swigged the beer straight from the bottle.
    • The thirsty hiker swigged the last of his water.

  • Verb (to hit - very informal):

    • The boxer swigged his opponent with a right hook. (Note: This usage is rare and considered slang.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to take a swig": This is the most common collocation for the noun form, meaning to drink a mouthful of something.

    • He paused to take a swig of coffee before continuing his story.

  • "to swig down": A phrasal verb emphasizing the action of drinking something quickly and completely.

    • She swigged down the medicine despite its bitter taste.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gulp (noun/verb): A similar word for swallowing a large amount of a drink quickly. It is more common and less informal than "swig."
  • Slug (noun/verb): Can mean a heavy blow (like the informal meaning of "swig") or a single shot of liquor. As a verb, "to slug" someone means to hit them hard.
Synonyms
  • Gulp: To swallow hurriedly.
  • Quaff: To drink heartily (more literary).
  • Draught (or Draft): A single act of drinking or inhaling.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Swig back: Similar to "swig down," meaning to drink something quickly.
    • He swigged back the last of his drink and stood up to leave.
Related Idioms
  • "To knock back a swig": An informal idiom meaning to drink an alcoholic beverage quickly.
    • He knocked back a swig of whiskey for courage.
swig

He took a swig of water from the bottle after his run.

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

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