Hoist
Hoist verb - To swallow in liquid form.
Usage example: I have time to hoist a couple beers before heading home
Swig
Swig verb - To swallow in liquid form.
Usage example: the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine
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Synonyms for Swig
Hoist and swig are semantically related in drink down topic. Sometimes you can use "Hoist" instead a verb "Swig".
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