1. to drink something quickly or in large amounts
Usage: often implies drinking with enjoyment

1. a large drink taken quickly
Usage: less common than verb form

Examples

• The thirsty hikers quaffed water from their bottles.
• He quaffed his beer and ordered another.
• The knights quaffed ale from their tankards.
• She took a long quaff of the cold lemonade.
• The team quaffed sports drinks after the game.
• With one mighty quaff, he emptied the glass.