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quaff

[kwɑːf]

quaff Definition

to drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, deeply and heartily.

Using quaff: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quaff" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He quaffed the beer in one gulp.

  • Example

    They were quaffing champagne all night long.

  • Example

    She quaffed the water to quench her thirst.

quaff Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quaff

Phrases with quaff

  • drinking ale heartily and with enjoyment

    Example

    The group of friends was quaffing ale at the local pub.

  • drinking wine heartily and with enjoyment

    Example

    The couple was quaffing wine during their romantic dinner.

  • drinking mead heartily and with enjoyment

    Example

    The medieval enthusiasts were quaffing mead at the renaissance fair.

Origins of quaff

from Middle English 'quaffen', meaning 'to drink' or 'to sip'

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Summary: quaff in Brief

'Quaff' [kwɑːf] is a verb that means to drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, deeply and heartily. It is often used to describe drinking with enjoyment, as in 'They were quaffing champagne all night long.' Synonyms include 'gulp,' 'swig,' and 'imbibe.'