早飲(はやの)み

はやのみ
noun
quick drinking; chugging; drinking fast
fooddaily-life
1. quick drinking; chugging; drinking fast
The act of drinking a beverage quickly, whether in a competitive context, out of hurry, or as a social activity. Can refer to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
We had a beer-chugging contest.
早飲(はやの)みは体(からだ)に良(よ)くないから気(き)をつけて。
Drinking too fast isn't good for your body, so be careful.
I don't have time in the morning, so I quickly drink my coffee and head out.

Composed of 早(はや) (fast, quick) and 飲(の)み (drinking), the noun form of 飲(の)む (to drink). Part of the productive 早(はや)+verb stem pattern: 早食(はやぐ)い (eating fast), 早起(はやお)き (getting up early), 早歩(はやある)き (walking fast), etc.

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