Swig

/swɪɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large gulp or swallow of a drink.

After a long hike, he enjoyed a refreshing swig of water.

An act of drinking a large quantity of liquid.

With one more swig, the beer bottle was empty.

verb

To take a large gulp or swallow of a drink.

He took a swig from the bottle before passing it around.

To drink something in large gulps.

She swigged her soda as she watched the game.

Originated in the early 19th century, likely from the dialectal 'swiggen' meaning to drink.

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.

gulp

to swallow eagerly or in large amounts.

quaff

to drink heartily.

To take a quick drink, usually alcoholic.

Let's take a swig before we head out.

To consume a beverage rapidly.

He swigged his beer down before ordering another.