SWIGGING Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word swigging. (close relations)
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| gulp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a large and hurried swallow • a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing verb • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught • utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly | ||||||
| quaff | verbv | |||||
noun • a hearty draft verb • to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught | ||||||
| chug | verbv | |||||
noun • the dull explosive noise made by an engine verb • make a dull, explosive sound | ||||||
| guzzle | verbv | |||||
verb • drink greedily or as if with great thirst | ||||||
| down | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
adjective • being or moving lower in position or less in some value noun • soft fine feathers • English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) • (American football) a complete play to advance the football • (usually plural) a rolling treeless highland with little soil • fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs) adverb • spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position • away from a more central or a more northerly place • paid in cash at time of purchase • from an earlier time • to a lower intensity • in an inactive or inoperative state adjective satellite • extending or moving from a higher to a lower place • becoming progressively lower • being put out in a game of baseball • understood perfectly • lower than previously • shut • not functioning (temporarily or permanently) • filled with melancholy and despondency verb • drink down entirely • eat up completely, as with great appetite • bring down or defeat (an opponent) • shoot at and force to come down • cause to come or go down • improve or perfect by pruning or polishing | ||||||
| drink | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a single serving of a beverage • the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess • any liquid suitable for drinking • any large deep body of water • the act of swallowing verb • take in liquids • consume alcohol • propose a toast to • be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to • drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic | ||||||
| imbibe | verbv | |||||
verb • take in, also metaphorically • take (gas, light or heat) into a solution • take in liquids • receive into the mind and retain | ||||||
| sip | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small drink verb • drink in sips | ||||||
| swallow | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small amount of liquid food • the act of swallowing • small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations verb • pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking • engulf and destroy • enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing • utter unclearly • take back what one has said • keep from expressing • tolerate or accommodate oneself to • believe or accept without questioning or challenge | ||||||
| knock back | verbv | |||||
verb • cost a certain amount | ||||||
| sweating | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid | ||||||
| draft | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another • a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) • a preliminary sketch of a design or picture • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg • any of the various versions in the development of a written work • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) • a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace • a dose of liquid medicine • compulsory military service • a large and hurried swallow • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling verb • draw up an outline or sketch for something • engage somebody to enter the army • make a blueprint of | ||||||
| draught | nounn | |||||
noun • a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg • a large and hurried swallow • a current of air (usually coming into a chimney or room or vehicle) • the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded) • a dose of liquid medicine • the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling verb • make a blueprint of | ||||||
| slog | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • work doggedly or persistently • walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat | ||||||
| slug | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a projectile that is fired from a gun • a unit of mass equal to the mass that accelerates at 1 foot/sec/sec when acted upon by a force of 1 pound; approximately 14.5939 kilograms • a counterfeit coin • an idle slothful person • an amount of an alcoholic drink (usually liquor) that is poured or gulped • a strip of type metal used for spacing • any of various terrestrial gastropods having an elongated slimy body and no external shell • (boxing) a blow with the fist verb • strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat • be idle; exist in a changeless situation | ||||||
