guzzle

[guhz-uhl]

verb (used with or without object)

guzzled, guzzling 

1. to drink, or sometimes eat, greedily, frequently, or plentifully.

   They spent the whole night guzzling beer.

   Synonyms: chug-a-lug, tope, swig, imbibe, swill

noun

1. South Midland and Southern U.S.,  gozzle.

guzzle

/ ˈɡʌzəl /

verb

1. to consume (food or drink) excessively or greedily

Other Word Forms

• guzzler noun
• unguzzled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of guzzle¹

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of guzzle¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The effort needed to win points against Alcaraz - especially in a tight second set which you felt he needed to win to stand any chance of turning the match around - guzzled too much fuel.

From BBC

While he munched and guzzled on donuts, fried chicken and glasses of wine through the first film, now he’s drinking espresso and enjoying “croy-sants” and gelato in Europe.

From Los Angeles Times

I used to just guzzle thoughtlessly, and now I’m like: Oh, I like this tequila a lot more than this one.

From Los Angeles Times

The players used a short break to towel off and guzzle water.

From Los Angeles Times

Fun though it may be to pretend Fox News host Jeanine Pirro guzzles a box of wine before “The Five” cameras go live, on Thursday’s episode she was soberly carrying her Orange Leader’s water.

From Salon

Related Words

• carouse 
• gobble 
• imbibe 
• knock back 
• quaff 
• slosh 
• swig 
• swill