swill

verb
UK: /swɪl/
US: /swɪl/

  1. To drink something quickly or in large amounts.

    1. He swilled the juice in one gulp after the race.
    2. The thirsty dogs swill water from their bowls after a long walk in the park.

  2. To rinse or wash out (something) with liquid, often to clean it.

    1. She swilled the bucket with water to remove the dirt.
    2. After using the paintbrushes, I swill them in solvent to keep them in good condition.

  3. To cause a liquid to move around or back and forth.

    1. He swilled the wine around in his glass before tasting it.
    2. She swilled the mouthwash to clean the teeth.

Synonyms

guzzle gulp slop wash
swill noun

  1. A large amount of liquid that is drunk quickly or greedily.

    1. He took a swill of beer after working hard.
    2. The horse enjoyed a cool swill of water after its exercise session.

  2. Waste food, especially for feeding pigs.

    1. The farmer emptied the swill into the pig's trough.
    2. The leftover food from the restaurant was collected as swill for local farms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "swill" in English means: To drink something quickly or in large amounts., To rinse or wash out (something) with liquid, often to clean it., To cause a liquid to move around or back and forth..

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

Synonyms for "swill": guzzle, gulp, slop, wash.

Example usage of "swill": "He swilled the juice in one gulp after the race.". More examples on the page.