Meaning & Definition of word "Swill"
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Swill
/swɪl/
noun:
- 1. Liquid waste or garbage; slops.
- Example: The pigs were fed with swill from the kitchen.
- 2. A drink, especially a large quantity of it.
- Example: After the long hike, he enjoyed a swill of cold lemonade.
verb:
- 1. To wash or rinse out (a container) by pouring water or other liquid in and out.
- Example: I swilled out the dirty glass before filling it with water.
- 2. To drink (liquor) in large quantities.
- Example: They spent the evening swilling cheap beer at the pub.
- 3. To splash or brush liquid around; to mix or agitate a liquid.
- Example: He swilled the paint around on the palette to create a new color.
Etymology
Middle English 'swillen', of unknown origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
swill out:
To rinse or wash something thoroughly.
swill down:
To drink rapidly or greedily.
Related Words
guzzle:
To drink greedily or excessively.
slurp:
To make a loud sucking noise while eating or drinking.
rinse:
To wash lightly.
Slang Meanings of swill
Meaning: To consume a large quantity of cheap alcohol.
Example Sentence: We spent the night swilling cheap whiskey.
Meaning: To indulge in something undesirable or of poor quality.
Example Sentence: He’s just swilling that junk food all night.