swig meaning and definition

SWIG noun

Definition of swig (noun)

1. a large and hurried swallow
   • "he finished it at a single gulp"
   • synonyms: draft, draught, gulp

SWIG verb

Definition of swig (verb)

1. strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
   • "He slugged me so hard that I passed out"
   • synonyms: slog, slug
2. to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
   • "The men gulped down their beers"
   • synonyms: gulp, quaff