scull
v.— «In 1954, Bob Hawke was immortalised by the Guinness Book of Records for sculling 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob later became the Prime Minister of Australia.» —“Socking along on a circular honey…And happy Australia Day for yesterday 26 January” Ruby Girl (New South Wales, Australia) Jan. 27, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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