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Synonyms for guzzle

Grammar : Verb
Spell : guhz-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgʌz əl

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Définition of guzzle

Origin :
  • 1570s, probably related to Old French gosillier "to go down the gullet; to vomit, chatter, talk," from gosier (13c.) "jaws, throat, gullet." Or imitative of the sound of drinking greedily. Related: Guzzled; guzzling. As a noun from 1590s.
  • verb drink down fast
Example sentences :
  • But it is quite another thing to guzzle while your work is still in hand.
  • Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
  • Guzzle, to eat or drink to excess; to eat loudly, hastily, and clumsily.
  • Extract from : « The Slang Dictionary » by John Camden Hotten
  • I am aware that guzzle is an unladylike word; but, as no other fits in there, I shall use it.
  • Extract from : « Ginger-Snaps » by Fanny Fern
  • He would have carried snare, rabbit and all off for a guzzle in his own lair.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Trapper » by A. C. Laut
  • A single one, I believe, would spoil your drinking; 'twould tie up your guzzle.
  • Extract from : « A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 12 (of 15) » by Robert Dodsley
  • After which he paused to sigh, and leaped up to cheer and sat down again to—guzzle!
  • Extract from : « The Norsemen in the West » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • Chram's leudes at first affected daintiness and choice manners; but at this hour they guzzle, swallow and laugh like any of us.
  • Extract from : « The Poniard's Hilt » by Eugne Sue
  • Bunkers was an old friend of the barkeeper, and he proceeded to pour and guzzle down his throat a very poor substitute for whisky.
  • Extract from : « The Million Dollar Mystery » by Harold MacGrath
  • Because you guzzle sixteen samovars full a day, that's why you put on an air of importance.
  • Extract from : « The Inspector-General » by Nicolay Gogol
  • Those who had still some trace of sobriety proceeded to guzzle what was left in the opened casks.
  • Extract from : « Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House) » by James S. De Benneville

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