swig

Example Sentences

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I hoisted my flask in the air, took a small swig and splashed some in front of where he rested.

From Los Angeles Times

In Western Sydney, an audience of Stetson-wearing Australians are sitting in their fold-up camping chairs, swigging beers and eating a spiralled fried potato on a skewer known as a 'chip on a stick'.

From BBC

Trying to wash it down, he took a quick swig of water.

From Los Angeles Times

"Splitting the G" is a trend whereby drinkers try take a big enough first swig of Guinness so that the stout comes to halfway down the "G" in the word "Guinness" on pint glass.

From BBC

However, those of us who showed up united, and handled business, did so with aplomb, swigs of liquor, a couple of near-death experiences and gales of laughter.

From Los Angeles Times