quaff

• Substantiv, das einen kräftigen oder tiefen Schluck eines Getränks bezeichnet, meist eines alkoholischen.

A noun referring to a hearty or deep draft of a beverage, typically an alcoholic one.

1. A hearty draftC2formal

   A large, deep, and satisfying swallow of a beverage, especially an alcoholic one.

   Großer Schluck

   • He took a long quaff of the cold ale.
   • After the race, she enjoyed a refreshing quaff of water.
   • The knight raised his tankard for a celebratory quaff.

   Synonymebeltdraftdraughtdrinkgulppullslugswallowswigswill

• Verb, das das Trinken eines Getränks, besonders eines alkoholischen, mit Genuss oder in großen Zügen bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of drinking a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, heartily or in large gulps.

1. Drink heartilyC1formal

   To drink a beverage quickly and in large gulps, often with enthusiasm.

   In großen Zügen trinken

   • The knight quaffed the ale after a long battle.
   • She quaffed the entire glass of water in one go.
   • They quaffed champagne to celebrate the victory.

   Synonymechugdowngulpguzzleswigswill

   Antonymenursesip