guzzle

verb guz·zle \ ˈgə-zəl \

|Updated on: 26 Jul 2018

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Definition of guzzle

guzzled; guzzling play \ˈgəz-liŋ, ˈgə-zə-\

intransitive verb

: to drink especially liquor greedily, continually, or habitually

transitive verb

1 : to drink greedily or habitually

guzzle beer

2 : consume, use up

devices that guzzle electricity

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guzzler

play \ˈgəz-lər, ˈgə-zə-\ noun

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Examples of guzzle in a Sentence

guzzled my soda before I could stop him
teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods

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How in the name of political correctness has this beer-guzzling, language-abusing, sensibilities-mangling San Diego tradition called Over-the-Line survived?

— bryce miller, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Cover your ears: Over-the-Line evolves, but the raunchy team names remain," 14 July 2018
The electrics venture with BMW is an important boost for Great Wall, which industry analysts warned would struggle to satisfy Beijing's sales quotas due to its fuel-guzzling vehicle lineup and had yet to announce any significant electric plans.

— joe mcdonald, USA TODAY, "BMW group and Great Wall Motors partner to make electric MINIs in China," 10 July 2018
Instead of guzzling a bunch of water all at once, take smaller and more frequent drinks of water.

— Pomerado News, "Poway officials warn hikers as temperatures rise," 6 July 2018
The only control is to plan and book your itineraries to limit connections (takeoffs and landings guzzle fuel).

— jill k. robinson, SFChronicle.com, "Going green: Can we travel the world without killing the planet?," 21 June 2018
At 9:45, just after Backstrom had guzzled champagne from the Cup, Pritchard pushed two black cases into the Capitals locker room.

— adam kilgore, chicagotribune.com, "What happened in Vegas: All night with the Capitals and the Stanley Cup," 8 June 2018
In this scenario, the civilization's population skyrockets over a short period of time, and as the aliens guzzle energy and belch out greenhouse gases, the planet's temperature spikes, too.

— brandon specktor, NBC News, "Climate change killed the aliens, and it might kill us too, new simulation suggests," 7 June 2018
After guzzling water during that break, Nadal felt better and was back to playing his unmistakable brand of nearly unbeatable clay-court tennis.

— howard fendrich, Houston Chronicle, "This one goes to 11: Rafael Nadal beats Dominic Thiem for French Open title," 11 June 2018
After guzzling water during his visit from the doctor, Nadal was back to playing his unmistakable brand of nearly unbeatable clay-court tennis.

— howard fendrich, Fox News, "Nadal wins 11th French Open title by beating Thiem in 3 sets," 10 June 2018

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Origin and Etymology of guzzle

origin unknown

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First Known Use: 1567

in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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guzzle Synonyms

Synonyms

belt (down), drink, gulp, hoist, imbibe, knock back, 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;

GUZZLE Defined for English Language Learners

guzzle

verb

Definition of guzzle for English Language Learners

: to drink (something, such as beer or liquor) quickly or in large amounts

GUZZLE Defined for Kids

guzzle

verb guz·zle \ ˈgə-zəl \

Definition of guzzle for Students

guzzled; guzzling

: to drink greedily

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