guzzle

[ guhz-uhl ]

verb (used with or without object)

, guz·zled, guz·zling.

1. to drink, or sometimes eat, greedily, frequently, or plentifully:

   They spent the whole night guzzling beer.

   Synonyms: chug-a-lug, tope, swig, imbibe, swill

noun

1. South Midland and Southern U.S. gozzle.

guzzle

/ ˈɡʌzəl /

verb

1. to consume (food or drink) excessively or greedily

Other Words From

• guzzler noun
• un·guzzled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of guzzle¹

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of guzzle¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

I used to just guzzle thoughtlessly, and now I’m like: Oh, I like this tequila a lot more than this one.

From Los Angeles Times

The $400 million venture is the company’s first foray into locating its data facilities, which guzzle massive amounts of electricity and water in order to power cloud computing services and online programs, in Latin America — and in one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, where residents have protested against the industry’s expansion.

From Salon

The players used a short break to towel off and guzzle water.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2017, he developed an unquenchable thirst that compelled him to guzzle up to 15 liters of fluids a day.

From Science Magazine

He also mentions Sip & Guzzle in New York City as a forward-looking soft serve option, where they serve "hokkaido milk soft serve with Japanese strawberries which is as luxury as luxury gets with ice cream."

From Salon

Related Words

• carouse
• gobble
• imbibe
• knock back
• quaff
• slosh
• swig
• swill