First Known Use: 1567
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guzzle
verb guz·zle \ˈgə-zəl\
: to drink (something, such as beer or liquor) quickly or in large amounts
guz·zledguz·zling \ˈgəz-liŋ, ˈgə-zə-\
Full Definition of GUZZLE
intransitive verb
: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually
transitive verb
1
: to drink greedily or habitually <guzzle beer>
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Origin of GUZZLE
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Related to GUZZLE
- Synonyms
- belt (down), gulp, drink, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)
GUZZLE Defined for Kids
guzzle
verb guz·zle \ˈgə-zəl\
guz·zledguz·zling
Definition of GUZZLE for Kids
: to drink greedily
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