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guzzling


Meanings
  • Verb

    Drinking large amounts of a liquid, especially alcohol, in a short time.

    - "He was known for his ability to guzzle beers during parties."
    - "After a long day of work, they would sit down and guzzle some wine."

Synonyms

swig , swill
Rhymes
Words rhyming with guzzling
guzzles , muzzles , puzzles , fuzzles
Variants
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guzzle , guzzled , guzzler , guzzlers , guzzles , guzzling , gas-guzzler , gas-guzzlers , gas-guzzling
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to swallow noisily'. The current meaning is believed to have originated in the late 19th century.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for the fastest time to drink a liter of beer is held by Joerg Hofmann, who did it in just 10.8 seconds.

  2. The term 'guzzler' was also used in the early 20th century to refer to a vehicle with a large fuel tank.


Related Concepts
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  1. Binge drinking: A pattern of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short time, often to the point of intoxication.

  2. Alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol consumption.


Culture
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In literature, 'guzzling' is often used to depict excessive drinking and its consequences. In art, it can be represented as a symbol of gluttony or indulgence.

How to Memorize "guzzling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person drinking from a large glass or bottle quickly and noisily.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'guzzling' with the sound of someone swallowing a large amount of liquid.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'guzzling' as 'gulping down zesty liquid'.


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