Guzzle

/ˈɡʌzəl/ verb

Definition

To drink something quickly and greedily, often in large amounts; to consume rapidly and noisily.

Etymology

Origin unclear; possibly from Old French 'goulser' (to rinse the mouth) or 'gosier' (throat). First appeared in English in the 1600s with the meaning of drinking greedily.

Kelly Says

Competitive eaters use 'guzzling' techniques that relax their gag reflex and stretch their stomachs—some can consume 70+ hot dogs in 10 minutes, which is physiologically possible because the stomach expands like a balloon.

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