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to guzzle

to guzzle

16 5.8
To drink a lot very quickly
  • verb
  • /ˈɡʌzəl/
  • Informal
translation icon : beberse de un trago
  • He guzzled down the soda in one go, eager to cool off on the hot day.

Examples

  • "Do me a favor and don't start guzzling in the afternoon.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • I controlled my urge to guzzle the whole thing and handed the flask back.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • Have you ever wanted to guzzle down something thick?

  • You really guzzled that down.

  • I got up and guzzled four glasses of water quickly.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • I want to guzzle down something salty and sweet, and it's going to be half a salad.

  • I guzzle beer.

  • Now, who's been guzzling my gin?

  • Taking his time, Ray popped the top, tipped the can back, and guzzled.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The audience of on-the-edge kids goes berserk, guzzling beer and slam dancing with frightening intensity.

    Fiction book (1994)

Synonyms

to drink
vsto guzzle
1.0

To put liquid into the mouth and swallow it

adds the idea of greedy, very large, thirsty consumption to that act
to chug
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
31 5.0

To drink something quickly in large gulps

is similar but highlights very large quantity and thirsty eagerness
to drink up
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
31 1.4

To finish all the liquid in a cup or bottle so nothing is left

is about large greedy consumption rather than only finishing a container
to gulp
vsto guzzle
26 2.9

Swallow a drink quickly, often because you feel nervous or thirsty

focuses more on large thirsty consumption than on noisy swallowing
to slurp
vsto guzzle
22 4.8

To eat or drink something with a loud sucking noise

describes loud manner, while the key stresses greedy large quantity
to suck down
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
9 7.7

To drink or eat something very quickly, often without pausing

is specific to drinking large amounts rather than eating or both
to gulp down
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
6 3.1

To eat or drink something quickly without stopping

is about drinking large amounts with thirsty eagerness rather than only speed
to swill
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
5 7.5

To drink a lot quickly, usually alcoholic drinks

covers the same greedy drinking but not limited to alcohol
to pour down
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
2 5.7

To drink all of a glass or bottle quickly in one go

focuses more on very thirsty, heavy drinking than mere completion
to swig
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
1 6.7

To drink a large amount quickly in one swallow

leans more toward heavy, thirsty drinking than a single short swallow
to drink down
vsto guzzle
1 3.2

To empty a glass quickly in one long gulp

stresses greedy large intake rather than simply finishing everything
to drain the cup
vsto guzzle
1 6.9

To drink all the liquid in a cup

is about consuming large amounts eagerly, not just finishing one cup
to ingurgitate
vsto guzzle
  • Formal
1 9.9

To eat a lot of food very quickly

limits the idea to heavy drinking specifically rather than general overeating
to chugalug
vsto guzzle
  • Slang
9.9

To drink something very quickly in one go

emphasizes greedy large intake over the single dramatic action
to swill down
vsto guzzle
  • Informal
8.0

To drink a lot very quickly, often alcohol

is broader, applying to any eager, large drinking not only alcohol

Antonyms

127 1.0

To drink a small amount at a time, usually slowly

How Quickly

to guzzle
  • Informal
16 5.8
to chug
  • Informal
31 5.0
to swig
  • Informal
1 6.7
to drink
1.0
to sip
127 1.0

Surface Forms

guzzle infinitive
guzzled past
guzzled past participle
guzzling present participle
guzzles third person singular

Etymology

The word guzzle probably comes from sound words that copy noisy drinking, like glug or gulp. So to guzzle something is to drink it quickly and greedily, like the loud 'glug' or 'gulp' sound you make when you swallow fast.