verb
quaff
Quaff (verb) means to drink something eagerly, taking large gulps.
verb
1
To drink something eagerly, taking large gulps.
"I can't believe you quaffed four pints of beer and could still drive!"
"If you're of a mind, the work can be observed while quaffing a pint in the Rat Race pub in the old station buildings on the existing platform."
— Paul Bigland, Destination Oban: a Sunday in Scotland (2022)
"Bannon was padding around the room in a black blazer over two collared shirts, quaffing a can of Pocari Sweat, a popular Japanese energy drink."
— Gabriel Sherman, “I Have Power (2017)
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Etymology
Of uncertain origin. One suggestion links it to Old Irish cuäch (“cup, goblet, bowl; cauldron, large vessel; bowl, cup”), which also gave Scots quaich and queff. The noun comes from the verb.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of quaff?
"quaff" (verb) means to drink something eagerly, taking large gulps.
What is another word for quaff?
Other words for "quaff" include swig, gulp, imbibe, drink.
