gas-guzzling
|gas/guz/zling|
B2
/ˈɡæs ˌɡʌz.lɪŋ/
high fuel consumption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gas-guzzling' originates from English, combining 'gas' meaning 'gasoline' and 'guzzling' from 'guzzle,' which means 'to consume greedily.'
Historical Evolution
'guzzle' changed from the Old French word 'gosillier' and eventually became the modern English word 'guzzle.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'guzzle' meant 'to drink greedily,' but over time it evolved to include consuming fuel in large quantities.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
consuming a large amount of gasoline, typically used to describe vehicles that are inefficient in fuel usage.
The SUV is known for being gas-guzzling, making it expensive to drive long distances.
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Last updated: 2025/01/31 00:57