Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

swig

verb
/swɪɡ/
Definition
To drink a large mouthful of liquid quickly.
Examples
  • After a long hike, he took a swig from his water bottle.
  • She decided to have a swig of her favorite lemonade on a hot day.
  • He offered her a swig from his flask during the cold night.
Meaning
Swig refers to the act of taking a big gulp of a drink, often in a casual or relaxed manner.
Synonyms
  • gulp
  • drink
  • quaff
  • slope