knock back

knock back

verb

Definition of KNOCK BACK

transitive verb

: drink, swallow; specifically : to toss down (an alcoholic beverage)

Examples of KNOCK BACK

1. <desperately thirsty, she knocked back an entire glass of water without pausing>

First Known Use of KNOCK BACK

circa 1931

Related to KNOCK BACK

Synonyms: belt (down), gulp, guzzle, hoist, imbibe, drink, pound (down), quaff, sip, slug (down), slurp, sup, swig, swill, toss (down or off)

Related Words: lap, lick, suck; consume, down, ingurgitate, kill, mouth (down), put away; nip, tipple; pledge, toast, wine

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