quaff — to drink something quickly and in large quantities, especially an alcoholic beverage
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to drink something quickly and in large quantities, especially an alcoholic beverage
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwæf/
Korean meaning: 특히 술을 빠르게 많이 마시다, 벌컥벌컥 마시다
Korean pronunciation: **쿼**프
Example Sentences
- The dragon quaffed a barrel of ale and immediately started hiccuping fire.
- After winning the championship, the team gathered to quaff champagne.
- The thirsty traveler quaffed the entire water bottle in one go.
quaff
VERB//kwæf//
to drink something quickly and in large quantities, especially an alcoholic beverage
A tavern patron quaffs ale while others cheer him on
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The staff-wielding keeper can't help but laugh as the patron continues to quaff!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Low German 'quaffen' or Dutch 'quassen', meaning to drink greedily or carelessly. The word entered English in the 16th century, likely through trade and cultural contact with Germanic and Dutch-speaking regions.
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“The dragon quaffed a barrel of ale and immediately started hiccuping fire.”
“After winning the championship, the team gathered to quaff champagne.”
“The thirsty traveler quaffed the entire water bottle in one go.”
“My grandfather loves to quaff his morning coffee while reading the news.”
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