Meaning & Definition of word "Swig"
Swig
/swɪɡ/
noun:
- 1. A large gulp or swallow of a drink.
- Example: After a long hike, he enjoyed a refreshing swig of water.
- 2. An act of drinking a large quantity of liquid.
- Example: With one more swig, the beer bottle was empty.
verb:
- 1. To take a large gulp or swallow of a drink.
- Example: He took a swig from the bottle before passing it around.
- 2. To drink something in large gulps.
- Example: She swigged her soda as she watched the game.
Etymology
●Originated in the early 19th century, likely from the dialectal 'swiggen' meaning to drink.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take a swig:
to drink something in a large gulp.
swig it down:
to drink quickly or eagerly.
swig of something:
a mouthful of a drink.
Related Words
gulp:
to swallow eagerly or in large amounts.
quaff:
to drink heartily.
Slang Meanings of swig
Meaning: To take a quick drink, usually alcoholic.
● Example Sentence: Let's take a swig before we head out.
Meaning: To consume a beverage rapidly.
● Example Sentence: He swigged his beer down before ordering another.