Quaff (Verb)
Meaning
To swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught; "The men gulped down their beers".
Classification
Verbs of eating and drinking.
Examples
- The thirsty hikers quaffed water from their canteens as they rested at the mountain spring.
- He quaffed the cold beer on a hot summer day, savoring the refreshing taste.
- During a break from their duties, the workers gathered at the local pub to quaff mugs of frothy ale.
- The spectators eagerly quaffed their drinks as they watched the exciting football match.
- She quaffed a glass of wine to calm her nerves before going on stage.