Downing: meaning, definitions and examples

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downing

 

[ หˆdaสŠ.nษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drinking quickly

To down something means to drink it quickly, often in one go. This could refer to beverages like beer or shots of liquor. The act of downing a drink is often associated with social situations or celebrations, where participants might down drinks as a toast or in response to a challenge. This term can convey a sense of urgency or a spirit of revelry, often seen in party settings.

Synonyms

chug, drink quickly, gulp

Examples of usage

  • He downed his drink before heading to the dance floor.
  • They downed a few shots to celebrate the victory.
  • She challenged him to down his beer in under ten seconds.
Context #2 | Verb

defeating someone

To down someone can also mean to defeat or incapacitate them, whether in a competition, argument, or physical confrontation. This usage suggests a sense of overcoming or besting someone, often in a competitive context such as sports or debates. The term implies a decisive or impactful action that leads to the other party's failure or downfall.

Synonyms

beat, defeat, overcome

Examples of usage

  • The fighter downed his opponent with a strong left hook.
  • In the chess match, she downed her rival in just a few moves.
  • He was able to down the opposing team with a last-minute goal.

Translations

Translations of the word "downing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น derrubando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฟเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herunterbringen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menjatuhkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฝะธั‰ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zrzucanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใ‚ฆใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abattre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derribar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท devirmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚ด๋ฆฌ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณู‚ุงุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ srazit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ปๅ€’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spustiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fella

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ›แƒแƒแƒ’แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ derribar

Etymology

The term 'down' has its roots in Middle English 'doun', which comes from Old English 'dลซne', meaning 'down, from a high place'. The verb 'to down', as in to bring down or to cause to fall, has been in use since the late 14th century. The more informal use of 'downing', particularly in the context of drinking, likely emerged in the 20th century, paralleling the rise of sociable drinking culture. It suggests not just the physical act of drinking but also a behavioral attitude associated with conviviality, camaraderie, and sometimes competition. This word has since evolved into colloquial expressions reflecting the social dynamics of drinking, as well as competitive sports and confrontations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,642 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.