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English noun: swig

1. swig (act) a large and hurried swallow


SamplesHe finished it at a single gulp.


Synonymsdraft, draught, gulp


Broader (hypernym)deglutition, drink, swallow


English verb: swig

1. swig (contact) strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat


SamplesHe slugged me so hard that I passed out.


ExamplesThe fighter managed to swig his opponent


Synonymsslog, slug


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)hit

2. swig (consumption) to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught


SamplesThe men gulped down their beers.


Synonymsgulp, quaff


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)drink, imbibe


Entailget down, swallow









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