swig

1 of 2

noun

ˈswig 

: a quantity drunk at one time

swig

2 of 2

verb

swigged; swigging

transitive verb

: to drink in long drafts

swig cider

intransitive verb

: to take a swig : drink

swigger noun

Synonyms of swig

Noun

• sip
• gulp
• drink

Verb

• sip
• drink
• gulp

Examples of swig in a Sentence

Noun

can I have just a swig of your lemonade to wash down these french fries?

Verb

the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Only this past week, Charles took a swig and decided the master brewers, Tim and Shaun Wilson at East Rock, had nailed it. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Verb

On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

On one hand, England fans are swigging beer in the sun with a familiar slightly nervous look on their face as the pressure is now on their team to deliver. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

origin unknown

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1650, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for swig

• big
• brig
• brigg
• dig
• fig
• gig
• jig
• mig
• pig
• prig
• rig
• sprig

Kids Definition

swig

1 of 2 noun

ˈswig 

: a quantity drunk at one time

swig

2 of 2 verb

swigged; swigging

: to drink in long gulps