Meaning of the word swig in English

What does swig mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swig

US /swɪɡ/

UK /swɪɡ/

a large gulp of a drink

Example:

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He took a big swig of water after his run.

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She offered him a swig from her bottle.

Synonym:

gulp draft drink quaff

drink (something) in large gulps

Example:

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He swigged down the whole bottle of soda.

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She swigged from the flask.

Synonym:

gulp down quaff guzzle