First Known Use: 1523
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quaff
verb \ˈkwäf, ˈkwaf\
: to drink a large amount of (something) quickly
Full Definition of QUAFF
intransitive verb
: to drink deeply
transitive verb
: to drink (a beverage) deeply
— quaff noun
— quaff·er noun
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Origin of QUAFF
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- Synonyms
- belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), drink, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)
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