swizzle

[ swiz-uh l ]

/ ˈswɪz əl /

noun

a tall drink, originating in Barbados, composed of full-flavored West Indian rum, lime juice, crushed ice, and sugar: typically served with a swizzle stick.

verb (used with object), swiz·zled, swiz·zling.

to agitate (a beverage) with a swizzle stick.

to gulp down; guzzle.

Nearby words

swivel weaving, swivel-hipped, swiveltree, swivet, swiz, swizzle, swizzle stick, swob, swoffing, swollen, swollen head

Origin of swizzle

First recorded in 1805–15; origin uncertain

Related formsswiz·zler, noun

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Examples from the Web for swizzled

He swizzled the ice around in his glass, still holding it up to the light.
Unwise Child|Gordon Randall Garrett
Its a letter, and Ill be swizzled if it isnt addressed to you!
The Radio Detectives Under the Sea|A. Hyatt Verrill

British Dictionary definitions for swizzled

swizzle

/ (ˈswɪzəl) /

noun

US an unshaken cocktail

an alcoholic drink containing gin or rum

British informal a swiz

verb

(tr) to stir a swizzle stick in (a drink)

British informal to swindle; cheat

Word Origin for swizzle

C19: of unknown origin

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Word Origin and History for swizzled

swizzle

1813, name for various kinds of liquor drinks, or for intoxicating drinks generally, possibly a variant of switchel "a drink of molasses and water" (often mixed with rum), first attested 1790, of uncertain origin. Swizzle-stick attested by 1859.