How Do You Spell GUZZLING?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʌzlɪŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "guzzling" reflects its phonetic transcription in IPA as /ˈɡʌzlɪŋ/. The initial consonant cluster "gz" is simplified to a velar stop /ɡ/ followed by an unstressed syllable. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "uh" sound /ʌ/ before the voiced alveolar fricative /z/, followed by the suffix "-ing". The word means to drink greedily or excessively, and its spelling accurately represents its pronunciation.

GUZZLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Guzzling is a verb that refers to the act of consuming a large amount of food, drink, or any liquid with great speed, enthusiasm, and often with little regard for manners or self-control. The term usually signifies the act of consuming something greedily or voraciously, resembling the behavior of an animal that devours its feed.

    When applied to beverages, guzzling typically implies swallowing or drinking in a forward continuous motion, usually accompanied by audible sounds such as gulping or slurping. It connotes a sense of excessive or unrefined consumption, often associated with a lack of restraint or modesty. For example, a person who guzzles a can of soda may be observed quickly emptying it in a short amount of time or finishing multiple cans without pause.

    In the context of food, guzzling refers to eating rapidly and carelessly, sometimes using one's hands instead of utensils. This term implies a certain lack of sophistication or civilized behavior and is commonly associated with indulgence or overindulgence. For instance, a group of friends at a picnic might be described as guzzling down burgers and chips as they laugh and chat.

    Overall, guzzling is a verb that emphasizes the excessive and hasty consumption of food or drink, often without proper etiquette or control.

Common Misspellings for GUZZLING

Etymology of GUZZLING

The word "guzzling" originated from the Middle English term "goselen", which meant to drink excessively or greedily. This word, in turn, came from the Old French term "gorger", meaning to swallow or devour greedily. The English verb "guzzle" emerged in the 16th century, derived from this French root, and it refers to the act of drinking greedily or consuming a large quantity of liquid hastily.

Similar spelling words for GUZZLING

Plural form of GUZZLING is GUZZLINGS

Conjugate verb Guzzling

CONDITIONAL

I would guzzle
we would guzzle
you would guzzle
he/she/it would guzzle
they would guzzle

FUTURE

I will guzzle
we will guzzle
you will guzzle
he/she/it will guzzle
they will guzzle

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have guzzled
we will have guzzled
you will have guzzled
he/she/it will have guzzled
they will have guzzled

PAST

I guzzled
we guzzled
you guzzled
he/she/it guzzled
they guzzled

PAST PERFECT

I had guzzled
we had guzzled
you had guzzled
he/she/it had guzzled
they had guzzled

PRESENT

I guzzle
we guzzle
you guzzle
he/she/it guzzles
they guzzle

PRESENT PERFECT

I have guzzled
we have guzzled
you have guzzled
he/she/it has guzzled
they have guzzled
I am guzzling
we are guzzling
you are guzzling
he/she/it is guzzling
they are guzzling
I was guzzling
we were guzzling
you were guzzling
he/she/it was guzzling
they were guzzling
I will be guzzling
we will be guzzling
you will be guzzling
he/she/it will be guzzling
they will be guzzling
I have been guzzling
we have been guzzling
you have been guzzling
he/she/it has been guzzling
they have been guzzling
I had been guzzling
we had been guzzling
you had been guzzling
he/she/it had been guzzling
they had been guzzling
I will have been guzzling
we will have been guzzling
you will have been guzzling
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they will have been guzzling
I would have guzzled
we would have guzzled
you would have guzzled
he/she/it would have guzzled
they would have guzzled
I would be guzzling
we would be guzzling
you would be guzzling
he/she/it would be guzzling
they would be guzzling
I would have been guzzling
we would have been guzzling
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