First Known Use: before 12th century
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1swill
verb \ˈswil\
: to drink (something) quickly in large amounts
of a liquid : to move around in a container
: to cause (a liquid) to move around in a container
Full Definition of SWILL
transitive verb
2
: to drink great drafts of : guzzle <swill beer>
3
: to feed (as a pig) with swill
intransitive verb
1
: to drink or eat freely, greedily, or to excess
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Origin of SWILL
Middle English swilen, from Old English swillan
Related to SWILL
- Synonyms
- gormandize, overeat, pig out, gorge
2swill
noun
: food for animals (such as pigs) made from scraps of food and water
: food or drink that is very bad or unappealing
Full Definition of SWILL
1
: something suggestive of slop or garbage : refuse
2
a : a semiliquid food for animals (as swine) composed of edible refuse mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk b : garbage
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First Known Use of SWILL
1553
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SWILL[1] Defined for Kids
1swill
verb \ˈswil\
swilledswill·ing
Definition of SWILL for Kids
: to eat or drink greedily
2swill
noun
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