swig
word
Definition
A large, quick drink of a liquid, often taken directly from a bottle or cup.
Usage & Nuances
Informal word mainly used for drinking alcohol, but can refer to any beverage. Common collocations: 'take a swig', 'a swig of'. Implies drinking in one big gulp or without sipping. Not used for small or polite drinks.
Spanish: trago (de bebida) - sorbo (grande)Portuguese (BR): gole (grande)Portuguese (PT): gole (grande)Chinese (Simplified): 大口喝 - 大口啜Chinese (Traditional): 大口喝 - 大口啜Hindi: घूँट (बड़ा)Arabic: جرعة كبيرةBengali: এক ঢোঁকRussian: глотокJapanese: ごくりVietnamese: một ngụmKorean: 한 모금Turkish: bir yudumUrdu: گھونٹIndonesian: tegukan
Example Sentences
He took a swig of water after running.
basic
Can I have a swig of your juice?
basic
She took a swig straight from the bottle.
basic
He gave me a grin and took another swig of his beer.
natural
"Need a little courage? Take a swig," she joked.
natural
Before answering, he took a long swig of coffee.
natural