noun
guzzling
noun
1
The act of eating or drinking something greedily and in large quantities.
"The dog's guzzling of its water bowl left puddles all over the kitchen floor."
"Years of fuel guzzling by older engines pushed the family toward a hybrid car."
How to Use Guzzling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDrinking or eating something fast and in a greedy, excessive way.
Common mistake
Almost always used about drinking (or fuel consumption) rather than solid food — "guzzling a sandwich" sounds odd compared to "guzzling a can of soda."
Common pairings
gas guzzling
guzzling beer
petrol guzzling
Word Forms
guzzlings plural
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Etymology
From the verb "guzzle," probably related to the French gosillier, "to chatter or vomit," ultimately tracing back to gosier, "throat."