guzzle down
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To drink a lot of something very fast in a greedy way.
Literal meaning: To guzzle (drink greedily) something so it goes down the throat.
Meanings
1 B2 informal
To drink a large amount of liquid very fast and greedily.
"After the match, he guzzled down three bottles of water without stopping."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To consume fuel or resources in large, wasteful amounts (figurative extension).
"That old truck guzzles down petrol like there's no tomorrow."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Informal and mildly disapproving in tone. Primarily used for liquids, though occasionally for food. Emphasises excess and lack of restraint. Neutral in terms of regional variation but common in British and North American English.
Commonly used with
beer water juice soda energy drink wine
Forms
Base
guzzle down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
guzzles down
he/she/it
Past simple
guzzled down
yesterday
Past participle
guzzled down
have + pp
-ing form
guzzling down
continuous
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