gozzle: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Rare/RegionalInformal, colloquial, regional dialect
Quick answer
What does “gozzle” mean?
To drink greedily or excessively, to guzzle.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To drink greedily or excessively, to guzzle.
Often implies rapid, noisy, or uncontrolled drinking. Can be used humorously or disapprovingly.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is extremely rare in American English. It is primarily a British dialectal term.
Connotations
In the UK, it has a rustic, informal, sometimes humorous connotation.
Frequency
Very infrequent, even in its regional UK usage. 'Guzzle' is the standard term.
Grammar
How to Use “gozzle” in a Sentence
[Subject] gozzles [Object][Subject] gozzles down [Object]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “gozzle” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- After the match, he'd gozzle three pints in an hour.
- Don't just gozzle your tea, you'll burn your mouth.
American English
- N/A
adverb
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
adjective
British English
- N/A
American English
- N/A
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used.
Everyday
May be used humorously among friends familiar with the dialect term.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “gozzle”
- Using it in formal writing.
- Assuming it is standard or widely understood.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is a rare regional (British) dialect word meaning to drink greedily. It is not part of standard English vocabulary.
There is no significant semantic difference. 'Gozzle' is a dialectal variant of the standard word 'guzzle'.
No. It is highly informal, regional, and rare. Always use the standard term 'guzzle' instead.
It has historically been recorded in dialects of Northern England and Scotland, though its usage is now very limited.
To drink greedily or excessively, to guzzle.
Gozzle is usually informal, colloquial, regional dialect in register.
Gozzle: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡɒz.əl/, and in American English it is pronounced N/A (borrowed as /ˈɡɑː.zəl/ if used). Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'guzzle' with an 'o' for 'gobble' – you gobble and gozzle your drink.
Conceptual Metaphor
DRINKING IS ANIMAL FEEDING (guzzling like a pig).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'gozzle' most likely to be found?