Quaff

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /kwÉ’f/
• US IPA: /kwÉ‘f/, /kwÉ”f/
• Rhymes: -É’f

Origin

Attested since the mid 16th century, of uncertain origin. Suggestions include connection with Irish Gaelic cauch ("cup") (whence Scots quaich, queff). The noun is derived from the verb, since the later 16th century.

Full definition of quaff

Verb

1. To drink or imbibe with vigour or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large draughts.
• Shakespearequaffed off the muscadel
• MiltonThey eat, they drink, and in communion sweet
  Quaff immortality and joy.

Antonyms

• (wine terminology) food pairing

Noun

1. The act of quaffing, a deep draught.
2. Misspelling of coif
• 2014-01-19, Ryan Arciero, Miley Cyrus new hair: Bowl cut a fresh style for singer, mixed reactions so far, The Miley Cyrus new hair photos reveal the former Hannah Montana star sporting a bowl cut of sorts that isn’t receiving all good news at this point. Cyrus revealed her new quaff this Tuesday with friends while relaxing outside a local Los Angeles recording studio.

Synonyms

• chug
• gulp
• swig