Swigged: meaning, definitions and examples
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swigged
[ swɪg ]
drinking action
Swigged is the past tense of 'swig', which means to drink something in large gulps. It commonly refers to consuming beverages rapidly and often implies a casual or reckless manner of drinking, sometimes associated with alcoholic beverages.
Synonyms
chugged, downed, gulped, quaffed
Examples of usage
- He swigged the beer in one go.
- After the long hike, they swigged water from their canteens.
- She swigged her drink and laughed with friends.
- He swigged a shot of whiskey before heading out.
Translations
Translations of the word "swigged" in other languages:
🇵🇹 beber rapidamente
🇮🇳 जल्दी पीना
🇩🇪 schnell trinken
🇮🇩 minum cepat
🇺🇦 пити швидко
🇵🇱 pić szybko
🇯🇵 素早く飲む
🇫🇷 boire rapidement
🇪🇸 beber rápidamente
🇹🇷 hızlı içmek
🇰🇷 빠르게 마시다
🇸🇦 يشرب بسرعة
🇨🇿 pít rychle
🇸🇰 piť rýchlo
🇨🇳 快速饮用
🇸🇮 piti hitro
🇮🇸 drekka hratt
🇰🇿 жылдам ішу
🇬🇪 სწრაფად სვამს
🇦🇿 tez içmək
🇲🇽 beber rápido
Etymology
The word 'swig' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century, primarily in the United States. It likely derives from a Middle English word 'swiggen', which means to drink deeply or to gulp. The term has evolved over time and has become associated specifically with drinking liquids in large quantities, often in a social context. Its use in literature and everyday conversation has made it a popular term, especially in contexts related to casual drinking or celebrations. The term sometimes carries connotations of excessive drinking, reflecting the social practices surrounding alcohol consumption.