Swilled

To drink (a liquid, especially an alcoholic one) greedily or in large gulps; to pour liquid over or against something, typically in a messy or uncontrolled way. Often implying a lack of elegance or restraint. The word can describe both the consumption of a beverage and the action of washing or cleaning something with excessive liquid. The connotation often suggests an uncouth or unrefined manner. The word is derived from the Old English word 'swillan', meaning to wash or drench.

Swilled meaning with examples

• After a long day's work, the tired construction worker swilled down a large beer, oblivious to the sweat dripping from his brow. The loud gulping sounds echoed through the nearly empty bar, betraying his thirst and satisfaction after completing the long day.
• The victorious hockey team, exuberant after the win, swilled champagne from the Stanley Cup, laughing and spraying the bubbly liquid everywhere. Their celebration was unrestrained and joyful, and their enthusiasm was clear to everyone present at the game, especially the many fans.
• Covered in mud from head to toe after the off-road race, the off-road rider swilled water over his body and vehicle, attempting a quick and hasty clean before going home. The effort was haphazard and inefficient, leaving streaks of grime still lingering on his bike and body.
• The dog, panting from his long run, swilled from the overflowing water bowl in a frenzy, not caring how much he spilled on the floor. He lapped up the cool water so fast, his whole body shook with each gulp. After he was done he immediately began running again.