Word: SWILL
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Definition of SWILL
- (collective) A mixture of solid and liquid food scraps fed to pigs etc; especially kitchen waste for this purpose.
- (by extension) Any disgusting or distasteful liquid.
"I cannot believe anyone could drink this swill."
- (by extension) Anything disgusting or worthless.
"This new TV show is a worthless load of swill."
- To drink (or, rarely, eat) greedily or to excess.
- To wash (something) by flooding with water.
- To move (a liquid or liquid-filled vessel) in a circular motion.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "swill", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "swill" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SWILL a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SWILL worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SWILL? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SWILL:
- # the swill effect
- # master of swill
- # playing with swill
- # in terms of swill
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