quaffs 1 of 2

plural of quaff
as in sips
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time she was so thirsty that she drank her iced tea in one long quaff

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quaffs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quaff

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Recent Examples of quaffs
Verb
Momoa’s irresponsible, endlessly chatty Jonny is first seen being dumped by his long-suffering girlfriend Valentina (Morena Baccarin) and is the kind of guy who quaffs a beer even while fighting off a gang of murderous yakuza. Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quaffs
Noun
  • And any drink needs a spot to rest in between sips, which is why a pretty side table is essential.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Molly Sims enjoys some summertime sips of Santa Margherita Wines in the Hamptons on July 26.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
    Ben Coxworth October 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Light or zero-alcohol drinks include mimosas in flavors like pomegranate and lychee, and mocktails that blend fresh fruit with herbs and soda.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • People are going out for drinks and astrology readings, or using astrology apps.
    Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Quaffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quaffs. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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