guzzle

American

[guhz-uhl] / ˈgʌz əl /

verb (used with or without object)

guzzled, guzzling

to drink, or sometimes eat, greedily, frequently, or plentifully.

They spent the whole night guzzling beer.

Synonyms:

chug-a-lug , tope , swig , imbibe , swill

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S. gozzle.

guzzle British

/ ˈɡʌzəl /

verb

to consume (food or drink) excessively or greedily

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Other Word Forms

guzzler noun
unguzzled adjective

Etymology

Origin of guzzle

First recorded in 1570–80; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

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The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that residential landscaping across the U.S. guzzles nearly 8 billion gallons of water daily: more than we use for showering and washing clothes combined.

From Seattle Times

“It’s expensive,” said Kahl, noting that the tanks guzzle jet fuel and require serious training and maintenance.

From Washington Post

Two dogs helped prevent Tonni, a tiny loggerhead sea turtle, from being guzzled by gulls on Moel y Don beach on Anglesey on Thursday.

From BBC

In the famously rowdy tailgate lots around Highmark Stadium, Hamlin’s recovery had granted fans permission to gather around hot grills and guzzle beer and enjoy the communion of a Bills game.

From Washington Post

Slower delivery times allow delivery companies to bunch orders together, ship stuff by truck instead of planes and send vans stuffed with packages on routes that guzzle less gas.

From Washington Post

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