noun
guzzling
Guzzling (noun) means the act of eating or drinking something greedily and in large quantities. Example: “The dog's guzzling of its water bowl left puddles all over the kitchen floor.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- guzzlings
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The dog's _____ of its water bowl left puddles all over the kitchen floor.
Etymology
From the verb "guzzle," probably related to the French gosillier, "to chatter or vomit," ultimately tracing back to gosier, "throat."
Synonyms
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gulping
swilling
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Rhymes for guzzling
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What does “guzzling” mean?
The word “guzzling” means the act of eating or drinking something greedily and in large quantities. In plain terms, drinking or eating something fast and in a greedy, excessive way.
How do you use “guzzling” in a sentence?
Here is “guzzling” used in a sentence: “The dog's guzzling of its water bowl left puddles all over the kitchen floor.”
What part of speech is “guzzling”?
“Guzzling” is a noun.
Where does the word “guzzling” come from?
The word “guzzling” comes from French. From the verb "guzzle," probably related to the French gosillier, "to chatter or vomit," ultimately tracing back to gosier, "throat.".
