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Definition of Guzzling
1. Noun. The drinking of large mouthfuls rapidly.
Generic synonyms: Drinking, Imbibing, Imbibition
Derivative terms: Gulp, Guzzle, Swill
Definition of Guzzling
1. Verb. (present participle of guzzle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Guzzling
1. guzzle [v] - See also: guzzle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Guzzling
Literary usage of Guzzling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An Excursion to California Over the Prairie, Rocky Mountains, and Great by William Kelly (1851)
"Carson's River— The Science of guzzling—Conduct of the Insane Men—Scenes of the
Desert—Heartless Conduct—Whence the Name of Carson River—Its Course and ..."
2. A new dictionary of the English language by Charles Richardson (1839)
"To waste or squander in guzzling, or drinking ; in riot or prodigality. St.
suggest«, among other things, that it may Ъс ..."
3. The reader's handbook of allusions, references, plots and stories by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1882)
"... calls him " a guzzling, soaking sot, always too drunk to stand himself or tu
make others stand. Л cart," he says, "is absolutely necessary for him. ..."
4. Across the Rocky Mountains, from New York to California: With a Visit to the by William Kelly (1852)
"Carson River—The Science of guzzling—Conduct of the Insane Men—Scenes of the
Desert—Heartless Conduct—Whence the Name of Carson River—Its Course and ..."
5. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl "Rob Roy": From London to Paris, and by Havre by John MacGregor (1880)
"Presents—The Emperor—Anecdote—The Abbe in London— A vert—Singing girl—English
bird—Model—Old friend —The Turks—guzzling—The friture. ..."
6. Mathematical Questions and Solutions (1892)
"Fail ye—by all that overawes The soul of fiddling knave, My barber from your
guzzling jaws Shall ears full fifty shave." No little sport Had city and court ..."
7. The Voyage Alone in the Yawl Rob Roy, from London to Paris and Back by Havre by John MacGregor (1868)
"Presents—The Emperor—Anecdote—The Abbe" in London— A vert—Singing girl—English
bird—Model—Old friend —The Turks—guzzling—The friture. ..."
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