What does SWIGS mean?

Swigs Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definitions:

• Noun: A quantity of liquid swallowed at one time.
• Verb: To take a quick drink or gulp of a liquid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /swɪɡz/
• UK: /swɪɡz/

Origin and Usage: The word "swigs" is derived from the Old English word "swigan," meaning "to move quickly." It has been in use since the 16th century. As a noun, it refers to a quick drink or gulp of a liquid, while as a verb, it means to take such a drink or gulp. The word is commonly used in casual conversation, especially when talking about alcoholic beverages. Synonyms:

• Noun: gulp, drink, shot, sip
• Verb: gulp, drink, imbibe, quaff, sip

Related Words:

• gists
• swill
• swing
• wings
• wring

Example Sentences:

• He took several swigs of water to quench his thirst.
• After a long day at work, she swigs a beer to relax.
• The bartender swigs directly from the bottle when no one is watching.