quaff Synonym

drink - gulp - guzzle - imbibe - sip - swig - swallow - chug - slurp - down - consume - partake - quench - sup - toss back - knock back - belt - slug - draft - draught - lap - taste - sample - nip - wet one's whistle - take in - polish off - finish off - drain - empty - suck down - suck back - suck up - suck - suckle - suck in - suck out - suck dry - suckle up - suckle down - suckle in - suckle out - suckle dry - suckle back

To 'quaff' means to drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, heartily or with great enjoyment. This term often implies that the drink is taken with a sense of indulgence and pleasure, often in a generous quantity rather than a simple sip. Originating from the 16th century, 'quaff' is somewhat archaic but still used to describe the act of drinking deeply and enthusiastically. It can be applied in both literal and figurative contexts, often invoking imagery of medieval feasts or hearty gatherings.