Swill
/swɪl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Liquid waste or garbage; slops.
The pigs were fed with swill from the kitchen.
A drink, especially a large quantity of it.
After the long hike, he enjoyed a swill of cold lemonade.
verb
To wash or rinse out (a container) by pouring water or other liquid in and out.
I swilled out the dirty glass before filling it with water.
To drink (liquor) in large quantities.
They spent the evening swilling cheap beer at the pub.
To splash or brush liquid around; to mix or agitate a liquid.
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
To consume a large quantity of cheap alcohol.
We spent the night swilling cheap whiskey.
To indulge in something undesirable or of poor quality.
He’s just swilling that junk food all night.