Sipped: meaning, definitions and examples
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sipped
[ sɪpt ]
drinking action
Sipped is the past tense of the verb 'sip'. It refers to the action of taking small quantities of a liquid into the mouth, usually to enjoy the taste or to consume it slowly. It often implies a sense of savoring or enjoying the drink.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She sipped her coffee while reading the newspaper.
- He sipped the hot tea carefully to avoid burning his tongue.
- They sipped cocktails by the pool all afternoon.
Translations
Translations of the word "sipped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bebeu
🇮🇳 चूसा
🇩🇪 nippte
🇮🇩 menyeruput
🇺🇦 попив
🇵🇱 siorbał
🇯🇵 すすった
🇫🇷 siroter
🇪🇸 sorbió
🇹🇷 yudumladı
🇰🇷 홀짝였다
🇸🇦 شرب
🇨🇿 srkal
🇸🇰 sorbil
🇨🇳 啜饮
🇸🇮 pila
🇮🇸 sippaði
🇰🇿 сұйық ішті
🇬🇪 წრუპა
🇦🇿 sipariş etdi
🇲🇽 sorbió
Etymology
The word 'sip' has its origins in the early 14th century, derived from the Middle English word 'sippen,' which itself comes from the Old Norse term 'sipa'. The concept of sipping is closely related to the act of drinking but emphasizes the manner of drinking - taking in a drink slowly and in small amounts, often to enjoy the flavor more fully. Over centuries, the word has retained its primary meaning but has also broadened to encompass various contexts where drinking methods are concerned. As the culture of beverage consumption evolved, so did the word's usage, leading to common phrases like 'sipping tea' or 'sipping whiskey,' which denote a leisurely and thoughtful approach to drinking.