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
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Noun
From the intuitive sip-or-swig dual spout design to the flip-top lid that doubles as a carry handle, the design is completely kid-friendly.—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025 Yeti 8-ounce Tumbler Small and mighty, this Yeti Tumbler is always in my bag for a quick stop at the lounge for an espresso before boarding, a small coffee to go in places where that’s definitely not a thing (hello, parts of Europe), or even just a quick swig of water before a flight.—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
One little alien spews tiny tadpole-looking critters into a water bottle, later swigged down by junior engineer Malachite (Jamie Bisping).—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 The actor and producer was photographed on the balcony of the Grand Hotel Parker’s, the elegant and oldest hotel in the Italian city, enjoying the sun and swigging Acqua Panna.—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for swig
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