swigger

noun

as in swiller

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  1. soak
  2. drinker
  3. alcoholic
Noun
  • When paired with warm water and dish soap, or after a short soak, the foil acts like a steel wool pad, gently scraping away buildup while restoring some shine to the pan’s surface.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
  • About 30 seconds under running water, while gently rubbing the produce with your hands, does far more than a passive soak.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of soak
Noun
  • Most coffee drinkers can relax about their daily brew, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association on caffeine and heart health.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Wine drinkers are drinking less wine, wine makers are making less wine.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of drinker
Noun
  • Partly because McCarthy is a desperate alcoholic and becoming very sick.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
  • Following their split, Timothy, who was an alcoholic, moved across the country to California, while Chris took charge of raising Ben and Casey.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026
Definition of alcoholic
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“Swigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swigger. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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