quaff
verb
- to drink a liquid copiously or in a large draught
noun
- a hearty draft of liquid
- an enjoyable beverage : a beverage (such as wine) that is quaffed or suitable for quaffing
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /kwɒf/ / /kwɑf/ / /kwɔf/
noun
- Misspelling of coif.
“There were loverbird songs and loverbird trinkets, loverbird hats and pins, bangles and baubles, coins and quaffs and tidbits.”
“I'm actually gonna miss @sreizis and seeing him and his perfectly groomed quaff everyday in every class.”
verb
Etymology: Uncertain. Suggestions include connection with Old Irish cuäch (“cup, goblet, bowl; cauldron, large vessel; bowl, cup”) (whence Scots quaich, queff). The noun is derived from the verb.
- To drink or imbibe with vigour or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large draughts.
“I can't believe you quaffed four pints of beer and could still drive!”
“Please ye we may contrive this afternoon, / And quaff carouses to our mistress' health”