What is another word for guzzling?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌzlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "guzzling" refers to the act of drinking or consuming something quickly and eagerly. There are many synonyms for this term that can be used to describe this action in different ways. Some examples of alternative words for guzzling include chugging, pounding, slurping, swigging, gulping, and quaffing. Each of these words suggests a slightly different type of drinking behavior, such as chugging indicating a rapid and forceful motion, and quaffing implying a more refined and sophisticated approach. By using synonyms for guzzling, writers and speakers can add variety to their language while accurately conveying the intended meaning.

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Usage examples for Guzzling

We've been guzzling whiskey in there ever since.
"Out of the Primitive"
Robert Ames Bennet
"Well, he 's guzzling in earnest," said Rowland.
"Roderick Hudson"
Henry James
You'd see me with my puffy petulant face, guzzling and gulping in the best hotel, Reading the Roll of Honour.
"Counter-Attack and Other Poems"
Siegfried Sassoon

Famous quotes with Guzzling

  • I'm fighting for small businesses. I'm not fighting for big oil. Don't be confused. And there are thousands of businesses in this state that are at great risk. Meanwhile, the country keeps guzzling the oil, but we're out of work down here. We need to get back to work to build this region, and we intend to do so.
    Mary Landrieu
  • Only someone as puffed up and demented as John Maynard Keynes, every left wing fascist's sainted mentor in this connection, could manage to convince himself that taxing America's Productive Class can restore it to prosperity. In point of fact, it's like screwing for chastity, guzzling alcohol for sobriety, or gorging to fight gluttony. It's like killing indiscriminately for peace — oops, Democrats, Republicans and their moral and spiritual ilk have devoutly believed that particular bit of perverse nonsense since at least the War of 1812.
    L. Neil Smith
  • You fucking bitch! Fuck you! You forgot to pay the fucking toll, you dirty whore! I'll fucking drop you with a boot to your fucking skull, you cum-guzzling queen!
    Adam Sandler

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