Guzzler

/ˈɡʌz.lər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person or animal that drinks or consumes a liquid greedily or excessively.
After a long day of hiking, he was a serious guzzler when it came to water.
A vehicle, machine, or device that consumes fuel or resources at a high rate.
That old truck is a real guzzler; it barely gets ten miles to the gallon.
A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage, consumed in a rapid and excessive manner.
At the party, she was known as a guzzler of cocktails, always the first to finish her drink.

Etymology

The word 'guzzler' comes from the verb 'guzzle', which means to drink greedily or voraciously.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guzzle down
To drink something quickly and greedily.
guzzle fuel
To consume fuel excessively, often referring to vehicles.

Related Words

guzzle
To drink greedily or rapidly.
glutton
A person who eats or drinks excessively.
slurper
A person who makes a loud swallowing sound while drinking.

Slang Meanings

A heavy drinker.
He's such a guzzler, we had to cut him off last night.
A gas-guzzler vehicle.
That old truck is a real guzzler; it's killing my wallet.