Swig – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Drink quickly
Gulp
Swallow
Drink (in one movement).

Slang Synonyms

Gulp
Drink
Chug
Swallow
Guzzle

Academic Synonyms

Gulp
Pull
Drink
Swallow

Old English Synonyms

Gulp
Quaff
Drink
Swill

Regional Synonyms

Gulp
Drink
Sip

Industry-specific Synonyms

Gulp
Drink
Slug
Chug
Pull

Antonyms

Sip
Drink
Gulp

Meaning

In informal North American English, a swig is a small amount of liquid that is drunk quickly.

Definition

A swig is a small amount of liquid that is drunk in one sip.

Example Sentences

I took a swig of my water bottle.
He offered me a swig of his beer.
I swigged the last of my coffee.
She took a swig of whiskey then grimaced.
He swigged from the bottle, then passed it to me.