Lingo

Drinking

20 Words

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quench
1.
quench
Verb

to satisfy one's thirst

After a long run, she stopped to quench her thirst with a refreshing drink of water.

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imbibe
2.
im
bibe
Verb

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

During the celebration, guests were eager to imbibe the sparkling champagne in toast of the special occasion.

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3.
drink down
Verb

to consume a liquid by swallowing it quickly, often finishing the entire drink in one gulp

He drank down the glass of water after a long run.

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drink
4.
drink
Verb

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

He prefers to drink hot chocolate in the winter, not in the summer.

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5.
drink up
Verb

to consume the entire contents of a glass, bottle, or other container that holds a beverage

The friends raised their glasses and toasted, encouraging each other to drink up.

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drain
6.
drain
Verb

to empty or remove liquid from a container or area

After boiling the pasta, he had to drain the water before serving.

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chug
7.
chug
Verb

to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

Thirsty after the game, he decided to chug a cold bottle of water.

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drink to
8.
drink to
Verb

to drink in honor of someone or something as a sign of respect, celebration, or good wishes

Let’s drink to their happiness and long life.

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glug
Verb

to pour a drink in a way that makes a funny sound

He likes to glug the orange juice straight from the carton.

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gulp
10.
gulp
Verb

to swallow quickly or greedily, often in one swift motion

In the competition, participants were challenged to gulp a glass of milk as quickly as possible.

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neck
11.
neck
Noun

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

He turned his head from side to side, testing the flexibility of his neck.

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nurse
12.
nurse
Noun

someone who has been trained to care for injured or sick people, particularly in a hospital

I appreciate the hard work and dedication of nurses in keeping us healthy and safe.

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quaff
13.
quaff
Verb

to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy.

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sip
14.
sip
Verb

to drink a liquid by taking a small amount each time

She likes to sip her tea slowly to savor the flavor.

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slurp
15.
slurp
Verb

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

He couldn't help but slurp his noodles loudly, causing a few raised eyebrows in the restaurant.

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swig
16.
swig
Verb

to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

The exhausted hiker paused to swig from the canteen, quenching his thirst on the trail.

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toss back
Verb

to drink a beverage quickly, often in a casual or informal manner

She likes to toss back a glass of water after her morning run.

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18.
wash down
Verb

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

As a palate cleanser, it's common to wash down sushi with a sip of ginger tea.

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thirst
19.
thirst
Noun

the state of having a dry mouth and needing water or other drinks

He satisfied his thirst with a refreshing glass of lemonade after mowing the lawn.

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thirsty
20.
thirsty
Adjective

wanting or needing a drink

After eating spicy food, he became very thirsty and drank a glass of water.

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