Supping: meaning, definitions and examples
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supping
[ หsสpษชล ]
eating activity
Supping refers to the act of drinking, typically soup or other liquid food, with a spoon or directly from a bowl. It often implies a casual or leisurely manner of consuming the food. This term is somewhat archaic, but it can also evoke a sense of intimacy or comfort associated with shared meals. Although not commonly used in modern English, it may still be encountered in literary contexts.
Synonyms
consuming, drinking, sipping, tasting
Examples of usage
- She was supping her favorite vegetable soup.
- They spent the evening supping wine together.
- He enjoyed supping on the warm broth after a long day.
Translations
Translations of the word "supping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sopa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฟเคจเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Suppe
๐ฎ๐ฉ sup
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ zupa
๐ฏ๐ต ในใผใ
๐ซ๐ท soupe
๐ช๐ธ sopa
๐น๐ท รงorba
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุณุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ polรฉvka
๐ธ๐ฐ polievka
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑค
๐ธ๐ฎ juha
๐ฎ๐ธ sรบpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพัะฟะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลorba
๐ฒ๐ฝ sopa
Etymology
The word 'supping' originates from the Middle English term 'suppen', which itself comes from the Old English 'suppian', derived from 'sลซpyan' meaning 'to sip, sup'. It is related to the Old Norse word 'sopa', indicating an affinity between these Germanic languages in regard to eating and drinking practices. Over time, 'supping' has taken on more selective meanings, predominantly revolving around the consumption of liquid foods like soups, stews, or broths. Its usage in contemporary language has diminished, but it still can be found in certain dialects and literary works that seek to evoke an old-world charm, often associated with familial gatherings or cozy dinners.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,347, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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