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swig

noun verb

A large and hurried swallow

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Word Facts

Word length
4
Starts with
S
Ends with
G
Contains
WI
Scrabble score
8

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Pronunciation

swɪɡ

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A large and hurried swallow

    “He finished it at a single gulp”

verb

  1. To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

    “The men gulped down their beers”

verb

  1. Strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat

    “He slugged me so hard that I passed out”

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Example Sentences

He finished it at a single gulp
The men gulped down their beers
He slugged me so hard that I passed out

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