guzzler
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Definition
A guzzler is someone or something that consumes large amounts of food, drink, or fuel, often quickly or wastefully. It's often used to describe vehicles that use a lot of fuel, or people who drink a lot of alcohol.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes humorous or negative. 'Gas guzzler' is a common phrase for vehicles that use a lot of fuel. When describing people, often means heavy drinking or eating. Not used for people who eat or drink slowly.
Example Sentences
That truck is a real guzzler.
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He became known as the office guzzler at parties.
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Old cars were usually guzzlers compared to new ones.
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My friend is a bit of a soda guzzler—he drinks three cans before lunch!
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Don’t buy that old SUV—it’s a total guzzler at the gas station.
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After the marathon, even the healthiest drink becomes a guzzler’s dream.
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