swill
5 synonyms for swill, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Kitchen scraps and liquid waste fed to pigs, or by extension, any low-quality food or drink.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Kitchen scraps and liquid waste fed to pigs, or by extension, any low-quality food or drink.
“The farmer poured the swill into the pig trough.”
2. verb
To drink greedily and in large quantities.
“They spent the evening swilling cheap beer.”
How to use swill
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
swill down
pig swill
swill beer
Mildly derogatory when used for food or drink meant for people.
Etymology
From Old English swillan, "to wash or gargle," related to the word swallow.
Full origin of swill →Frequently asked questions
What does “swill” mean?
The word “swill” means kitchen scraps and liquid waste fed to pigs, or by extension, any low-quality food or drink. In plain terms, either pig food/low-quality drink, or to drink something greedily, or to rinse something with water.
How do you pronounce “swill”?
“Swill” is pronounced swihl (/swɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “swill” in a sentence?
Here is “swill” used in a sentence: “The farmer poured the swill into the pig trough.”
What part of speech is “swill”?
Depending on how it is used, “swill” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “swill” come from?
The word “swill” comes from Old English. From Old English swillan, "to wash or gargle," related to the word swallow.
How many meanings does “swill” have?
“Swill” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: kitchen scraps and liquid waste fed to pigs, or by extension, any low-quality food or drink.
