quaff
/kwɑf/
VERB
1. Drinking deeply or heartily
To drink a beverage eagerly, enthusiastically, or in large quantities, often with enjoyment or relish.
1.1. Drinking beverages enthusiastically
Used to describe drinking beverages with enthusiasm, pleasure, or considerable enjoyment, particularly during social gatherings or celebrations.
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Examples
- Thirsty patrons gathered at the pub to quaff their favorite craft beers.
- In the cozy café, friends would often quaff cups of steaming coffee during chilly evenings.
- The festive celebration was marked by laughter as guests began to quaff glasses of sparkling champagne.
- The wine enthusiasts eagerly gathered to quaff the exquisite vintages at the vineyard's tasting event.
Related Words
- beverage
- refreshment
- thirst
- consumption
- hospitality
- celebration
1.2. Drinking in large quantities
Used when someone drinks a substantial amount of liquid, often quickly or in several large mouthfuls rather than sipping slowly.
Synonyms
- guzzle
- swill
- swallow
- ingurgitate
- down
- consume
- belt
- knock back
- put away
Examples
- After the long hike, he stopped to quaff a large bottle of water.
- The travelers quaffed their drinks after arriving at the roadside inn.
- He proceeded to quaff several glasses of water after exercising.
Related Words
- gulp
- draught
- ingestion
- absorption
- thirst
- liquid
1.3. Sipping or drinking small amounts
Used in a broader drinking context to describe consuming a beverage in small mouthfuls, although these alternatives generally suggest slower or more measured drinking than quaffing.
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Examples
- The guests continued to quaff their drinks while enjoying the evening conversation.
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NOUN
2. A deep or hearty drink
The act of drinking a large quantity of liquid at once or a substantial draught of a beverage.
2.1. A substantial drink or draught
Refers to a generous quantity of liquid consumed in a single drinking occasion, particularly an alcoholic or refreshing beverage.
Synonyms
- draught
- drink
- swig
- gulp
- slug
- nip
- shot
Examples
- He took a hearty quaff of cold water after working in the sun.
- The weary traveler enjoyed a refreshing quaff at the village inn.
Related Words
- beverage
- liquid
- thirst
- refreshment
- consumption