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Swigging: meaning, definitions and examples

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swigging

 

[ ˈswɪɡɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

drinking heavily

Swigging refers to drinking a large amount of a beverage, especially alcohol, in a single action or gulp. It is often associated with a casual or reckless attitude towards drinking. This term can imply that the drinker is consuming quickly or excessively, sometimes in a social or celebratory context. While it typically carries a negative connotation regarding moderation, it can also be used in a more light-hearted context among friends.

Synonyms

chugging, downsizing, gulping, slamming

Examples of usage

  • He was swigging beer at the party.
  • They spent the night swigging whiskey together.
  • After the game, we were all swigging drinks to celebrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "swigging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 beber rapidamente

🇮🇳 जल्दी पीना

🇩🇪 schlürfen

🇮🇩 minum cepat

🇺🇦 пити швидко

🇵🇱 pić szybko

🇯🇵 一気に飲む

🇫🇷 boire rapidement

🇪🇸 beber rápidamente

🇹🇷 hızla içmek

🇰🇷 빨리 마시다

🇸🇦 يشرب بسرعة

🇨🇿 pít rychle

🇸🇰 piť rýchlo

🇨🇳 迅速饮用

🇸🇮 piti hitro

🇮🇸 drekka hratt

🇰🇿 жылдам ішу

🇬🇪 სწრაფად სმა

🇦🇿 tez içmək

🇲🇽 beber rápidamente

Etymology

The term 'swigging' originates from the early 17th century, deriving from the verb 'swig', which itself means to drink in large gulps. It is thought to have come from the dialectal word 'swiggen', which meant to drink or to take a large draught. Historically, the word has evolved in its usage, often appearing in informal contexts related to social drinking. Over centuries, it has maintained a connotation of casual or excessive drinking, particularly in sociable settings among friends or peers. Its enduring presence in modern slang suggests a culture surrounding drinking that often embraces both celebratory and reckless aspects. The word has also permeated popular culture, especially in music and literature, where it illustrates camaraderie and the indulgence associated with nightlife.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,551, 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.