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guzzler

/ˈɡʌz.lɚ/
guz · zler

Plural:guzzlers
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• noun

1

A vehicle, machine, or appliance that consumes an excessive amount of fuel, energy, or another resource (often used in combination, as in 'gas-guzzler').

Example

"They decided to trade in their old truck for a hybrid because the heavy guzzler was costing them too much at the pump."


2

A person who drinks or eats greedily, rapidly, or to excess.

Example

"After finishing the summer marathon, he became an eager guzzler of ice-cold water."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as an agent noun from the verb 'guzzle' (probably from Old French 'gosillier', meaning 'to chatter or vomit', from 'gosier', meaning 'throat') plus the suffix '-er'.

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