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Tipple - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A tipple is a small alcoholic drink, often consumed regularly or habitually. It can also refer to the act of drinking alcohol in a casual or social manner.

tipple

/ˈtɪpəl/ /ˈtɪp(ə)l/

Definition:

To drink alcohol habitually or frequently in small quantities.

Synonyms:

drink, imbibe, sip, guzzle

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

abstain, refrain

Common Collocations:

tipple wine, tipple beer, tipple whiskey

Derivatives:

tippler, tippling

Usage Tips:

Use "tipple" to describe casual drinking, often implying a habitual or light-hearted context.

Common Phrases:

have a tipple, on the tipple, take a tipple

Etymology:

Originated in the 16th century, possibly from Norwegian "tipla" meaning to drink slowly.

Examples:

  • 1. He likes to tipple whiskey on weekends.
  • 2. She doesn’t tipple often but enjoys a glass of wine occasionally.
  • 3. The old man would tipple beer at the pub every evening.
  • 4. Avoid tippling too much at the party tomorrow.

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