guzzle

verb

guz·​zle ˈgə-zəl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling ˈgə-z(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)

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
guzzler noun

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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Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of guzzle was in 1567

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Cite this Entry

“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guzzle. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

guzzle

verb
guz·​zle ˈgəz-əl How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
guzzled; guzzling -(ə-)liŋ How to pronounce guzzle (audio)
1
: to drink greedily
guzzled soft drinks
2
: to use up : consume
cars guzzling gas
guzzler noun

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