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guzzlers

noun·Advancedinformaldisapproving

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UK/ˈɡʌzləz/
US/ˈɡʌzlɚz/

“guzzlers” is a form of “guzzler”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Usage warning: this word is disapproving. It shows a negative opinion, so take care with who and what you use it about.

Meanings

  1. nouncountableinformaldisapproving

    People or animals that eat or drink something quickly and greedily, usually in large amounts.

    Grammar: Often followed by of: guzzlers of soda.

    Patterns

    • guzzlers of something

    The hungry teenagers were real guzzlers of soda.

    At the festival, beer guzzlers filled the tents.

    The calves are steady milk guzzlers at that age.

  2. nouncountableinformaldisapproving

    Vehicles or machines that use a great deal of fuel or energy.

    Grammar: Frequently part of a compound: gas guzzlers.

    Patterns

    • gas guzzlers
    • energy guzzlers

    Large trucks are notorious gas guzzlers.

    Old refrigerators are energy guzzlers that raise bills.

    Many drivers are replacing their guzzlers with hybrids.

Word forms

singularguzzler

Common combinations

gas guzzlers
Some cities tax gas guzzlers.
energy guzzlers
Older appliances are energy guzzlers.
beer guzzlers
The beer guzzlers cheered when the keg arrived.
water guzzlers
Lawns are water guzzlers in dry summers.
soda guzzlers
The kids are soda guzzlers at parties.

Synonyms and how they differ

gluttons
Gluttons are people who eat too much for pleasure, while guzzlers emphasize speed and volume of drinking.
gulpers
Gulpers swallow in big quick mouthfuls and is rarely used as a noun, whereas guzzlers is a common label.
drinkers
Drinkers is neutral, and without a modifier it often means people who drink alcohol, unlike guzzlers.
hogs
Hogs is more informal and insulting, as in road hogs, and is not specific to fuel or drink.

Opposites

sipperssavers

Word family

guzzle verb
to drink or use greedily
guzzler noun
one who guzzles
guzzling noun
the act of consuming greedily
gas-guzzling adjective
using a lot of fuel

Commonly confused: guzzlers or gullers?

guzzlers vs gullers

Gullers is not a standard word, so be careful to spell guzzlers with a z, and do not confuse it with gulls, the seabirds.

Practice

Environmental groups say that large old SUVs are gas ___.

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