Guzzlers

/ˈɡʌzlərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of guzzler: multiple people who drink heavily, or multiple vehicles that use a lot of fuel.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'guzzler,' adding the standard English '-s' ending. Both meanings (people and vehicles) coexist in modern English, with 'gas guzzlers' being the most common usage today.

Kelly Says

You'll rarely hear someone call a person a 'guzzler' anymore, but 'gas guzzlers' is everywhere—this shows how slang meanings fade away while new compound words take on a life of their own as society changes what it cares about.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.