swill
UK: swɪl | US: swɪl
n. 1. Waste food mixed with liquid, often fed to pigs.
n. 2. A large quantity of low-quality drink, especially alcohol.
vt. 1. To drink greedily or in large quantities.
vt. 2. To rinse or wash something by pouring liquid over it.
The word "swill" originates from Old English swillan, meaning "to wash out" or "to gargle," derived from Proto-Germanic sweljaną (to swallow). The root "sw-" is linked to swallowing or liquid movement, while "-ill" relates to liquid or washing. Over time, "swill" evolved to describe both the act of rinsing and the low-quality liquid or food waste associated with pig feeding, reflecting its dual connection to liquid and consumption.
The farmer collected kitchen scraps to use as swill for his pigs.
After the party, the floor was sticky with spilled swill.
He swilled down the cheap beer in one gulp.
She swilled the dirty mop bucket with clean water.
The bar served nothing but overpriced swill.