swig

• Substantiv, das einen großen, schnellen Schluck eines Getränks bezeichnet, meist direkt aus einer Flasche oder einem anderen Behälter getrunken.

A noun referring to a large and hurried swallow of a drink, typically taken directly from a bottle or other container.

1. A large and hurried swallowB2informal

   A quick, large gulp of a drink, typically taken from a bottle or glass.

   Schluck

   • He took a long swig of water after the run.
   • She grabbed the bottle and took a swig.
   • With a quick swig, he finished his soda.

   Synonymedraughtgulppullquaffslugswill

   Antonymenipsiptaste

• Trinken in großen Schlucken, oft schnell oder gierig.

A verb meaning to drink something in large gulps, often quickly or eagerly.

1. Drink greedilyB2informal

   To drink something in large gulps, often quickly and eagerly.

   In großen Zügen trinken

   • He swigged the water straight from the bottle.
   • She swigged down the cold lemonade after the long run.
   • They swigged their beers and ordered another round.

   Synonymeboltdowngulpguzzlequaffslugswill

   Antonymenursesip

2. Strike heavilyC1informalbritish

   To hit something or someone with force, especially with a fist or a bat.

   Kräftig schlagen

   • He swigged the ball over the fence with a powerful swing.
   • The boxer swigged his opponent with a heavy blow.
   • She swigged the door shut in frustration.