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swigging

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

swigging

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

swigging is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, swigging is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofswigging

1verb
  • To drink (usually by gulping or in a greedy or unrefined manner); to quaff.

    Synonyms: chug, gulp, guzzle, quaff

    Example: "That sailor can swig whisky with the best of 'em."

  • To suck.
  • To take up the last bit of slack in rigging by taking a single turn around a cleat, then hauling on the line above and below the cleat while keeping tension on the line.

    Synonyms: sweating

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