guzzles; guzzled; guzzling
ˈgʌzlɪŋ 
informal
: to drink (something, such as beer or liquor) quickly or in large amounts
She spends her days smoking cigarettes and guzzling (down) coffee.
Sip, don't guzzle.
—sometimes used figurativelydevices that guzzle electricity
cars that guzzle gasoline
Note: In British English, guzzle is used for both eating and drinking.
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/guzzle. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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