swigger

noun

as in swiller

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  1. soak
  2. drinker
  3. alcoholic
Noun
  • Skimping on water is another one; new grass needs consistent moisture, not the occasional deep soak.
    — Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of soak
Noun
  • Once the cortisol crash happens, coffee drinkers can feel even more tired in the afternoon.
    — Erin Hooker Published, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Half of men in their 30s, 40s and 50s engaged in binge drinking, and more than one in five men in their 40s and 50s qualified as high-risk drinkers.
    — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 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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