swigging

Definitions

Drinking in large draughts or gulps.

Consuming an alcoholic beverage, typically directly from a bottle or container.

Examples

He was seen swigging cold water directly from the bottle after finishing his long run.

The hikers were swigging from their canteens to stay hydrated under the scorching afternoon sun.

Synonyms

gulping quaffing chugging imbibing guzzling downing tippling

Antonyms

sipping nibbling abstaining refraining starving fasting dribbling