First Known Use: 1813
Dictionary
1swizzle
noun swiz·zle \ˈswi-zəl\
Definition of SWIZZLE
: an iced cocktail stirred with a swizzle stick
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SWIZZLE
origin unknown
2swizzle
verb
swiz·zledswiz·zling \ˈswi-zə-liŋ, ˈswiz-liŋ\
Definition of SWIZZLE
intransitive verb
: to drink especially to excess : guzzle
transitive verb
: to mix or stir with or as if with a swizzle stick
— swiz·zler \ˈswi-zə-lər, ˈswiz-lər\ noun
First Known Use of SWIZZLE
1820
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: swizzle stickPrevious Word in the Dictionary: swizAll Words Near: swizzle
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up swizzle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).