Synonyms of swig

swig 1 of 2

noun

ˈswig 

as in sip

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time

can I have just a swig of your lemonade to wash down these french fries?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sip
• gulp
• drink
• swallow
• sup
• snort
• belt
• slug
• draft
• quaff
• swill
• nip
• shot
• drop
• drag
• dram

swig

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verb

as in to sip

to swallow in liquid form

the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sip
• drink
• gulp
• quaff
• slurp
• guzzle
• lick
• sup
• imbibe
• swill
• belt (down)
• toss (down or off)
• pound (down)
• knock back
• hoist
• slug (down)
• suck
• consume
• mouth (down)
• wine
• lap
• tipple
• toast
• put away
• down
• kill
• ingurgitate
• pledge
• nip

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swig

Noun

The pills can be downed with a swig of water just like statins, SSRIs, and so many other pharmaceuticals that are already part of people’s daily routine. — Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Apr. 2026

Typically, firms keep 20% of the remaining profits, and BlackRock’s program is designed to share a swig of that profit with senior executives, based on their individual contributions to the specific funds. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026

Verb

The six-time Grand Slam champion swigged pickle juice (more on this later). — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

The bar was packed with revelers humming along and swigging Singaporean beer. — Gaar Adams october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025