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to quaff
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to imbibe
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to chug
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to partake
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to tuck in
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to wolf
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to chomp
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to swig
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to gorge
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to lap up
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to nosh
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to crunch
to quaff
To quaff
/kwɑ:f/
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to drink a large quantity of a liquid in a hearty, enthusiastic manner

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After winning the championship, the athletes gathered to quaff celebratory drinks from the trophy.
As the toast was raised, everyone cheered and began to quaff their glasses in celebration.
The weary hikers reached the summit and eagerly quaffed water from their canteens.

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to imbibe
To imbibe
/ɪmbaɪb/
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to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

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to chug
To chug
/ʧʌg/
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to consume a beverage, usually a carbonated or alcoholic one, quickly and in large gulps

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to partake
To partake
/pɑrteɪk/
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to participate in consuming food

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To tuck in
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/tˈʌk ˈɪn/
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to eat with enthusiasm and hearty appetite

to wolf
To wolf
/wʊlf/
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to eat something quickly and voraciously

to chomp
To chomp
/ʧɑ:mp/
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to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

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to swig
To swig
/swɪg/
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to drink something in one large gulp or swallow

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to gorge
To gorge
/gɔ:rʤ/
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to eat greedily and in large quantities

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To lap up
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/lˈæp ˈʌp/
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to consume a liquid or soft substance with enthusiasm, often using the tongue, as in the manner of an animal drinking or eating

to nosh
To nosh
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/nˈɑːʃ/
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to eat snacks or light meals

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to crunch
To crunch
/krʌnʧ/
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to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

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