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Definition of swiller

swiller

/ˈswɪl.ər/
swil · ler
Plural:swillers
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• noun

1

A person who drinks large quantities of liquid, especially alcohol, greedily or to excess.

Example

"The tavern was crowded with loud swillers who emptied their mugs of ale in minutes."

2

British A person who makes traditional woven oak baskets known as swills, or who washes and rinses dishes or floors.

Example

"The local craftsman worked for decades as a traditional swiller, weaving sturdy baskets from boiled oak strips."

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• Rhymes for swiller

• Nearby Words

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swig
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swim
swimmable
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'swill' (from Old English 'swilian', meaning to wash out or gargle) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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