swig

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a large and hurried swallow
  2. verb strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
  3. verb to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

Etymology

Unknown, mid 16th c. Perhaps connected with Old English swelgan (“to swallow”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

gulp, draft, draught

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