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quaff
/kwɒf/
verb
wypić duszkiem
Also
chlaćpić łapczywie
Definition
To drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, heartily and quickly.
Examples
He quaffed the entire pint in one go.
Wypił całą pintę duszkiem.
They sat by the fire, quaffing ale and telling stories.
Siedzieli przy ognisku, chlejąc piwo i opowiadając historie.
Collocations
quaff a drinkquaff winequaff beer
noun
łyk
Also
duszkiem(m)
Definition
A hearty or quick drink.
Examples
He took a deep quaff from his tankard.
Wziął głęboki łyk ze swojego kufla.
After the long walk, a cold quaff was exactly what he needed.
Po długim spacerze zimny łyk był dokładnie tym, czego potrzebował.
Collocations
deep quaffhearty quaff
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