Meaning & Definition of word "Guzzler"

Guzzler

/ˈɡʌz.lər/

noun:

  • 1. A person or animal that drinks or consumes a liquid greedily or excessively.
    • Example: After a long day of hiking, he was a serious guzzler when it came to water.
  • 2. A vehicle, machine, or device that consumes fuel or resources at a high rate.
    • Example: That old truck is a real guzzler; it barely gets ten miles to the gallon.
  • 3. A drink, especially an alcoholic beverage, consumed in a rapid and excessive manner.
    • Example: 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 of guzzler

Meaning: A heavy drinker.

Example Sentence: He's such a guzzler, we had to cut him off last night.

Meaning: A gas-guzzler vehicle.

Example Sentence: That old truck is a real guzzler; it's killing my wallet.