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Guzzled: meaning, definitions and examples

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guzzled

 

[ หˆษกสŒz.ษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drinking greedily

The term 'guzzled' refers to the act of consuming a liquid quickly and greedily, usually in large quantities. It often implies a lack of restraint or control while drinking. This word is frequently used in informal contexts, describing someone who drinks excessively, whether it be water, soda, or alcoholic beverages. The image it conjures is one of urgency and a desire to satiate thirst or enjoy a drink to the fullest. The word is commonly associated with a boisterous or carefree attitude towards drinking.

Synonyms

chugged, devoured, downed, gulped, swigged

Examples of usage

  • He guzzled down the water after the long run.
  • At the party, she guzzled cocktails all night.
  • The kids guzzled soda during the picnic.

Translations

Translations of the word "guzzled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น goleado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฒเฅเคฒเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melahap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท'ั—ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pochล‚oniฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚€ใ—ใ‚ƒใ‚€ใ—ใ‚ƒ้ฃŸในใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท englouti

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ devorado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yutmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ๊ฑธ์Šค๋Ÿฝ๊ฒŒ ๋จน๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจุชู„ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snฤ›deno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zhltnutรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ผๅž่™Žๅ’ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pojedeno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleypt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะฟะบะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒงแƒšแƒแƒžแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yeyib

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ devorado

Etymology

The word 'guzzled' traces its origins to the early 20th century, likely derived from the colloquialism 'guzzle', which itself mimics the sound of drinking or pouring liquid quickly. The root of 'guzzle' is believed to come from the earlier term 'gusle', an old dialectal word for drinking, which reflects a sense of greediness or excessive consumption. The playful sound of the word contributes to its informal tone, making it common in conversational English. Over the years, 'guzzled' has maintained its humorous and exaggerated connotation, frequently used in light-hearted contexts to describe the act of drinking in a rather indulgent manner. Its usage has evolved but remains popular in scenarios depicting lively gatherings or intense thirst relief, often narrated with a sense of enjoyment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,247, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.