swig

verb
UK: /swɪɡ/
US: /swɪɡ/

  1. To drink a large amount quickly.

    1. He took a big swig of water.
    2. She swigged her juice, then asked for more because she was very thirsty.

  2. To drink directly from a bottle or other container.

    1. Don't swig from the bottle, use a glass.
    2. During the hike, he swigged water directly from his reusable bottle to stay hydrated.

Synonyms

gulp swallow draught chug slug quaff
swig noun

  1. A large and hurried swallow of a drink.

    1. He took a swig of beer.
    2. She finished her soda in one swig during the hot summer day.

  2. An act of drinking something quickly, often from a bottle.

    1. He offered me a swig from his flask.
    2. The traveler needed a quick swig of water after climbing the mountain path.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swig" in English means: To drink a large amount quickly., To drink directly from a bottle or other container..

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

Synonyms for "swig": gulp, swallow, draught, chug, slug, quaff.

Example usage of "swig": "He took a big swig of water.". More examples on the page.