/ˈgʌzlɪŋ/ informal : to drink (something, such as beer or liquor) quickly or in large amounts [+ obj] ▪ She spends her days smoking cigarettes and guzzling (down) coffee. [no obj] ▪ Sip, don't guzzle. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ devices that guzzle electricity ▪ cars that guzzle gasoline ◊In British English, guzzle is used for both eating and drinking.




