Definition of «swig»

A swig is a small, quick drink or sip taken from an alcoholic beverage. It can also refer to taking in liquid quickly and deeply, as when someone takes a deep breath while holding their nose and mouth closed before exhaling forcefully through the same orifice.

Usage examples

Take a swig of water before you start your workout to stay hydrated.
The group of friends passed around the bottle, each taking a swig of beer.
He grabbed the flask and took a swig of whiskey to calm his nerves.
After a long day at work, she poured herself a swig of wine to unwind.
The child eagerly took a swig of the fizzy soda and giggled at the bubbles.

Sentences with «swig»

In the back, she is seen taking swigs of alcohol. (waytooindie.com)
2 hours of people sitting in dark smoking rooms taking swigs of alcahol and murmuring quietly. (timeout.com)
The testimony of a bystander who saw a driver taking swigs from a whiskey bottle, talking on a cellular phone, and speeding through a stop sign just before the driver's car ran over a pedestrian provides overwhelming evidence of the driver's negligence. (zebpersonalinjurylawyer.com)
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Definition of «swig»

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