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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.
ビールの早飲み競争をした。
We had a beer-chugging contest.
早飲みは体に良くないから気をつけて。
Drinking too fast isn't good for your body, so be careful.
朝は時間がないので、コーヒーを早飲みして出かける。
I don't have time in the morning, so I quickly drink my coffee and head out.
Composed of 早 (fast, quick) and 飲み (drinking), the noun form of 飲む (to drink). Part of the productive 早+verb stem pattern: 早食い (eating fast), 早起き (getting up early), 早歩き (walking fast), etc.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 早飲み競争: speed-drinking contest
- 早飲み早食い: eating and drinking fast
- 早飲みする: to drink quickly
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 一気飲み: chugging all at once — drinking an entire drink in one go, often used in party contexts
- 早食い: fast eating — the eating counterpart; also considered unhealthy
- 飲み干す: to drink up — to drain a glass completely