Meaning & use

guzzler

noun·Everyday

Someone or something that consumes a lot of something, especially fuel or drink, quickly.

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Her old truck was such a gas guzzler that fill-ups happened twice a week.

The frat house was known for having a few serious beer guzzlers.

A note on using this word

Guzzler is almost always used in the compound gas guzzler, describing a vehicle with poor fuel efficiency.

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