SWIG | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SWIG in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWIG with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Swig

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

mid 16th century (as a noun in the obsolete sense ‘liquor’): of unknown origin

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: swɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

drink in large gulps

Short Definition:

drink in large draughts

Examples:
  • Dave swigged the wine in five gulps
  • Ratagan swigged at his beer

Word: Swig

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: swɪɡ
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a large gulp of drink

Short Definition:

large gulp of drink

Examples:
  • he took a swig of tea

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