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Definition of quaff

quaff

/kwɑːf/
quaff
Plural:quaffs
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Adjective:quaffable
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Past Simple:quaffed
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Past Participle:quaffed
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Present Participle:quaffing
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quaff Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To drink a beverage (especially an alcoholic one) heartily and in large drafts.

Example

"The travelers stopped at the roadside inn to quaff mugs of cold cider after their long hike."

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• noun

1

An alcoholic beverage, or a hearty draft of such a drink.

Example

"The local brewery's new amber ale is an easy, refreshing quaff for a warm afternoon."

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• Rhymes for quaff

• Nearby Words

quadruple
quadruplet
quadruplex
quaff
quagga
quagmire
quahog

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, possibly of imitative origin or related to Low German 'quassen', meaning to eat or drink immoderately.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quaff. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quaff
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