Pronunciation: /swɪɡ/

Definitions of swig

noun a large mouthful or gulp of drink

Example Sentences

A1 He took a swig of water after running for 30 minutes.

A2 She grabbed a swig of soda from the fridge.

B1 The hiker stopped to take a swig from his water bottle.

B2 After the toast, everyone took a swig of champagne.

C1 The bartender poured him a generous swig of whiskey.

C2 She needed a swig of coffee to wake her up in the morning.

verb to drink (something) in large gulps

Example Sentences

A1 He took a swig of water after running.

A2 She swigged the soda and made a face at the taste.

B1 The hiker swigged from his canteen to quench his thirst.

B2 After the long day at work, she swigged a cold beer to relax.

C1 The bartender swigged from the bottle when no one was looking.

C2 The wine connoisseur swigged the expensive vintage with delight.

Examples of swig in a Sentence

formal He took a swig of water before continuing his speech.

informal She grabbed the bottle and took a swig without hesitation.

slang I'll just take a quick swig of this beer before we head out.

figurative He took a swig of courage before asking her out on a date.

Grammatical Forms of swig

past tense

swigged

plural

swigs

comparative

more swig

superlative

most swig

present tense

swig

future tense

will swig

perfect tense

have swigged

continuous tense

is swigging

singular

swig

positive degree

swig

infinitive

to swig

gerund

swigging

participle

swigged

Origin and Evolution of swig

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'swig' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'swigan' meaning to sway or oscillate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'swig' shifted from swaying or oscillating to taking a quick drink or sip of a beverage, as we commonly use it today.