Quaff

Pronunciation: /kwɑf/

Definitions of quaff

verb to drink heartily or in large quantities

Example Sentences

A1 I quaffed a glass of water after my workout.

A2 She quaffed the entire bottle of soda in one go.

B1 The knights quaffed mead in celebration of their victory.

B2 The wine connoisseur quaffed the expensive vintage with great pleasure.

C1 The guests quaffed champagne at the extravagant gala.

C2 He quaffed the rare whiskey with a sense of appreciation for its complexity.

Examples of quaff in a Sentence

formal The guests at the gala elegantly quaffed glasses of champagne.

informal We should go to that new bar and quaff some beers.

slang Let's hit up the brewery and quaff some brews.

figurative She quaffed in the beauty of the sunset, savoring every moment.

Grammatical Forms of quaff

• past tense: quaffed
• plural: quaffs
• comparative: more quaff
• superlative: most quaff
• present tense: quaff
• future tense: will quaff
• perfect tense: have quaffed
• continuous tense: is quaffing
• singular: quaffer
• positive degree: quaff
• infinitive: to quaff
• gerund: quaffing
• participle: quaffed

Origin and Evolution of quaff

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'quaff' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'cwæfan' meaning to drink deeply.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'quaff' has retained its original meaning of drinking deeply, often associated with enjoyment or indulgence in beverages. It has also been used figuratively to describe consuming or experiencing something quickly and enthusiastically.