verb
- past tense of quaff; drank heartily or in large quantities
Usage: literary
Examples
- The knights quaffed ale from their tankards after the victory.
- She quaffed the cold water after her long run.
- The pirates quaffed rum and sang sea shanties.
- He quaffed his coffee and rushed out the door.
- The guests quaffed champagne at the wedding reception.
- They quaffed beer while watching the game.