a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
Used in a Sentence
swig
How to use swig in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for swig.
Editorial note
We were just sitting there with the entire class watching and I was bored/thirsty, so I took out my flask and took a swig.
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Quick take
a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of swig gathered in one view.
strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat; "He slugged me so hard that I passed out"
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for swig.
noun
a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
verb
strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat; "He slugged me so hard that I passed out"
verb
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers"
Example sentences
We were just sitting there with the entire class watching and I was bored/thirsty, so I took out my flask and took a swig.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use swig in a sentence?
We were just sitting there with the entire class watching and I was bored/thirsty, so I took out my flask and took a swig.
What does swig mean?
a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
What part of speech is swig?
swig is commonly used as noun, verb.