Swally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈswalɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Swally is a noun meaning (Northern England, Scotland, dialectal) The act of swallowing.
Meaning
(Northern England, Scotland, dialectal) The act of swallowing.
More Meanings
- (Northern England, Scotland, dialectal) A throat or gullet.
- (Scotland, informal) A drink or gulp.
- (Scotland, informal) A drinking session.
- (Northern England, Scotland, dialectal) To swallow (food etc).
Example Sentences
I flung over my box and he asked if I wanted a "swally" of the South African wine bottle he held up before me.
They are the one that will keep the party going, take you on to a good late night swally and if you're lucky, hook you up with some afters.
Word Forms
- swallies
- swallie
- swallys
- swallying
- swallied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include swill, swack, swallie, swig, swish-swash, gobble.
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