Supping: meaning, definitions and examples

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supping

 

[ หˆsสŒpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sopa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Suppe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ััƒะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zupa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soupe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sopa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงorba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํ”„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุณุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ polรฉvka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ polievka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ juha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพั€ะฟะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸorba

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.