quaffs

quaffs
kwɑf ,kwæf /kwɑːf ,kwɒf n. alcoholic drink that is consumed quickly; instance of drinking a beverage quickly v. drink with large gulps, drink quickly; drink an alcoholic beverage quickly and cheerfully

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