Tipple: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ท
tipple
[ หtษชpl ]
drinking alcohol
To tipple means to drink alcohol, especially in small quantities. It is often associated with a casual or habitual drinking style, where the individual enjoys sips rather than indulging in large amounts. This term can imply a degree of enjoyment or leisure associated with drinking. The usage of tipple is often lighthearted, with connotations of relaxation and pleasure. It might be used informally among friends or in social settings.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They like to tipple at the local pub.
- On weekends, she often tipples with her friends.
- He decided to tipple a bit before dinner.
- During the holidays, many people tipple more than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "tipple" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bebida alcoรณlica
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌ เคชเฅเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Trinkgenuss
๐ฎ๐ฉ minuman keras
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะธัะธ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั
๐ต๐ฑ naduลผywaฤ alkoholu
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใซใณใผใซใ้ฃฒใ
๐ซ๐ท boire de l'alcool
๐ช๐ธ beber alcohol
๐น๐ท alkol almak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ ๋ง์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฑุจ ุงููุญูู
๐จ๐ฟ pรญt alkohol
๐ธ๐ฐ piลฅ alkohol
๐จ๐ณ ้ฅฎ้
๐ธ๐ฎ piti alkohol
๐ฎ๐ธ drekka รกfengi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปั ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฐแแแแก แกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spirtli iรงki iรงmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ beber alcohol
Etymology
The word 'tipple' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English term 'tipplen,' which means to drink in moderation. It is believed to have roots in the Old English 'tipian,' meaning to sip or drink. Initially, it referred to the act of drinking in a casual or unceremonious way. Over the centuries, the word has maintained its light-hearted connotation, often associated with social drinking. In various cultures, the practice of tippling has been intertwined with communal gatherings and celebrations, reflecting a shared enjoyment of beverages, particularly alcoholic ones. This term has since become common in British English, often used in both literary and colloquial contexts to describe the act of indulging in drinks without excess.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,862, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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