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Quaff

v.joyful, energeticplayful

What it means

To drink something heartily, often in generous swallows.

Reach for it when describing cheerful or vigorous drinking rather than a small sip

After the toast, the hikers quaffed cool cider from enamel mugs.

Choose between these

6
  • playful

    swig

    large informal mouthfuls are visible

    not when Swig can sound careless or crude.

  • everyday

    drink

    a neutral verb is all the sentence needs

    not when Drink lacks quaff's hearty gusto.

  • everyday

    gulp

    speed and large swallowing matter

    not when Gulp may suggest panic rather than pleasure.

  • everyday

    sip

    slow small tastes are actually intended

    not when Sip directly contradicts hearty quaffing.

  • warm

    toast

    the shared ceremonial act is central

    not when Toast concerns the tribute, not the drinking manner.

  • literary

    imbibe

    elevated or humorous diction suits the scene

    not when Imbibe is restrained beside quaff.

Said against

3
  • abstain
  • sip
  • refuse

It naturally appears in

3
  • quaff a drink

    Guests quaff a drink together when the musicians arrive.

  • quaff deeply

    He quaffed deeply after the dusty climb.

  • quaff from a mug

    They quaffed from a mug passed around the campfire.

Where this comes from

The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.