Swilling: meaning, definitions and examples
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swilling
[ ˈswɪlɪŋ ]
drinking heavily
Swilling refers to the act of drinking something, often in large quantities and often in a reckless or careless manner. It can imply consuming alcohol or other liquids quickly or messily. The term often conveys a sense of excess or indulgence, commonly associated with a boisterous or rowdy atmosphere. Swilling can also refer to the action of washing out a container by sloshing water or other liquid in it, often done to clean it.
Synonyms
chugging, draining, gulping, slurping.
Examples of usage
- They were swilling beer at the party.
- After the game, the crowd started swilling drinks.
- He was swilling water from the hose to cool off.
- The sailors were swilling rum aboard the ship.
Translations
Translations of the word "swilling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 agitar
🇮🇳 गिलास भरकर पीना
🇩🇪 schlürfen
🇮🇩 mengaduk
🇺🇦 пити з гуртка
🇵🇱 płukać
🇯🇵 飲み込む
🇫🇷 se gaver
🇪🇸 beber rápidamente
🇹🇷 yudumlamak
🇰🇷 흘리다
🇸🇦 يشرب بسرعة
🇨🇿 houpání
🇸🇰 miešať
🇨🇳 摇晃
🇸🇮 mešati
🇮🇸 hrista
🇰🇿 шайқай
🇬🇪 გადააქციე
🇦🇿 sarsmaq
🇲🇽 agitar
Etymology
The term 'swill' dates back to the early Middle English period, originating from the Old English word 'swillan', which means 'to wash' or 'to drink greedily'. It is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, such as the Old High German 'swilōn', meaning 'to wash', and the Dutch 'zwellen', meaning 'to swell'. Over time, the usage of the word evolved, and by the 16th century, it began to specifically connote the idea of drinking in excess, particularly alcohol. The modern usage of 'swill' carries a somewhat negative connotation, evoking images of gluttony and disorderly drinking habits. The term 'swilling' has thus come to represent not just the act of drinking but often implies a lack of restraint or decorum in the process.