First Known Use: circa 1623
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1swig
noun \ˈswig\
Definition of SWIG
: a quantity drunk at one time
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Origin of SWIG
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2swig
verb
: to drink (something) quickly and in large amounts : to swallow a lot of (a drink)
swiggedswig·ging
Full Definition of SWIG
transitive verb
: to drink in long drafts <swig cider>
intransitive verb
: to take a swig : drink
— swig·ger noun
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First Known Use of SWIG
circa 1650
Related to SWIG
- Synonyms
- belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, knock back, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, drink, swill, toss (down or off)
SWIG Defined for Kids
swig
noun \ˈswig\
Definition of SWIG for Kids
: the amount drunk at one time : gulp
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