Swig
4 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A large, hasty gulp of a drink taken directly from a bottle or container.
“He took a long swig of water after finishing the race.”
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SW plus IG ending, the I is the only vowel and sits in position 3.
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Worth 8 points, extends to SWIGS, SWIGGED, SWIGGING, the G hooks well.
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