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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First Known Use: 1523

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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