Word a Day
quaff
What does quaff mean?
quaff (verb): to drink or imbibe with vigor or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large drafts.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Test yourself: do you know “quaff”?
Tap an answer to check it. The same questions the app asks.
What does “quaff” mean?
to argue fiercely; to contend; to squabble; to cease to be on friendly terms, to fall out
Not quite: that's what quarrel means.
to drink or imbibe with vigor or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large drafts
Right! That's what “quaff” means.
to beg or plead that (someone) earnestly or urgently do something; to beseech, to entreat
Not quite: that's what implore means.
to compensate (someone) with payment; especially, to repay money spent on someone's behalf
Not quite: that's what reimburse means.
Learn a word like “quaff” every day
Word a Day for iPhone quizzes you on a few new words a day and brings each one back for review at growing intervals. Free, no account, no ads.
Coming soon to the App Store