Synonyms of swigged

swigged

verb

past tense of swig

as in sipped

to swallow in liquid form

the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sipped
• drank
• gulped
• quaffed
• guzzled
• supped
• swilled
• slurped
• licked
• imbibed
• tossed (down or off)
• hoisted
• pounded (down)
• sucked
• knocked back
• slugged (down)
• belted (down)
• consumed
• lapped
• downed
• toasted
• mouthed (down)
• tippled
• put away
• killed
• wined
• ingurgitated
• pledged
• nipped

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swigged

The coaches swigged a few Pabst Blue Ribbons and told old war stories – most of which had the same starting spot. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026

The six-time Grand Slam champion swigged pickle juice (more on this later). — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

After the ceremony, winners and honorees stretched their legs, swigged the last of their champagne and went off for a group photo shoot. — Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025

One little alien spews tiny tadpole-looking critters into a water bottle, later swigged down by junior engineer Malachite (Jamie Bisping). — Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025