noun / verb

swig

SWIG/swˈɪɡ/

A large, quick gulp of liquid, or to drink this way.

The man takes a hearty swig from the raised water bottle.

A man takes a hearty gulp of water directly from a clear bottle, his head tipped back and the bottle raised steeply, emphasizing a large mouthful rather than a delicate sip.

Etymology

Swig first meant a drink or liquor, then came to mean a big or hearty drink of liquor. The verb meaning “drink rapidly” developed from this noun, whose origin is unknown.

In context

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I went up and I like did my first song, reached down, grabbed my drink, took a swig of it, and it was pure vodka.

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More examples

He swigged his coffee and hurried out the door.
Two big swigs nearly empty the bottle.
They sit on the porch, swigging lemonade.

Forms

swig · swigs · swigged · swigging

Similar words

gulp: Also applies to swallowing food, not just drinking liquid.
chug: Usually means drinking continuously rather than taking a single gulp.