swill down
To drink something fast and in big amounts without being careful, or to clean something by throwing a lot of water on it.
Meanings
To drink something quickly, greedily, or in large amounts, often with a connotation of excess or poor manners.
"He swilled down three pints of beer before the match had even reached half-time."
To rinse or clean a surface by flooding it with water.
"She swilled down the patio after the barbecue to get rid of the grease."
Carries a negative or disapproving connotation when used for drinking — it suggests greediness or lack of refinement. The cleaning sense (rinsing a surface with water) is more neutral. Primarily British English in the cleaning sense.
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