guzzle

verb
UK: /ˈɡʌz.əl/
US: /ˈɡʌz.əl/

  1. To drink something quickly and eagerly.

    1. He likes to guzzle juice.
    2. The thirsty dog began to guzzle water from its bowl after a long walk.

  2. To use something, especially fuel or money, in large amounts and wastefully.

    1. My car guzzles gas like crazy.
    2. The old factory continues to guzzle electricity despite efforts to improve its energy efficiency.

Synonyms

gulp quaff swig
guzzle noun

  1. The act of drinking something quickly and eagerly.

    1. He went for a guzzle of beer.
    2. After the game, the players enjoyed a refreshing guzzle of sports drink to rehydrate.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guzzle" in English means: To drink something quickly and eagerly., To use something, especially fuel or money, in large amounts and wastefully..

The phonetic transcription of "guzzle" is /ˈɡʌz.əl/ in British English and /ˈɡʌz.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guzzle": gulp, quaff, swig.

Example usage of "guzzle": "He likes to guzzle juice.". More examples on the page.