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Guzzling: meaning, definitions and examples

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guzzling

 

[ ˈɡʌzlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drinking excessively

Guzzling refers to the act of drinking something greedily or in large quantities. It is often associated with consuming liquids quickly and without restraint. The term can imply a lack of finesse or moderation in drinking behavior. People might guzzle beverages at parties or gatherings, often leading to negative consequences such as intoxication. It can be applied to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Synonyms

chug, consume, gulp, swig

Examples of usage

  • He was guzzling soda at the picnic.
  • After the marathon, she started guzzling water.
  • They were guzzling beer during the game.
  • The kids were guzzling juice after playing outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "guzzling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beber avidamente

🇮🇳 पीना

🇩🇪 schlürfen

🇮🇩 menyeruput

🇺🇦 пити жадібно

🇵🇱 pić łapczywie

🇯🇵 がぶ飲みする

🇫🇷 gober

🇪🇸 beber ávidamente

🇹🇷 yudumlamak

🇰🇷 허겁지겁 마시다

🇸🇦 يشرب بشغف

🇨🇿 hladově pít

🇸🇰 piť lačne

🇨🇳 狼吞虎咽

🇸🇮 piti požrešno

🇮🇸 drekka í sigri

🇰🇿 шілегімен ішу

🇬🇪 მჭერმეტალი

🇦🇿 yeyərək içmək

🇲🇽 beber ansiosamente

Word origin

The word 'guzzling' is thought to have originated in the early 19th century, coming from the dialect term 'guzzle' which means to drink excessively. It is believed to be a combination of influences from various dialects, capturing the essence of voracious consumption. The use of the term initially referred to the drinking of spirits or alcoholic beverages, but over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of liquids. The playful nature of the term suggests a lack of decorum in drinking, often used in informal contexts. As drinking cultures evolved, so did the vernacular, leading to the current usage of 'guzzling' in both casual and humorous situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,381 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.