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Tipple: meaning, definitions and examples

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tipple

 

[ หˆtษชpl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

drink, imbibe, savor, sip

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bebida alcoรณlica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคฐเคพเคฌ เคชเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trinkgenuss

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ minuman keras

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะธั‚ะธ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naduลผywaฤ‡ alkoholu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒซใ‚ณใƒผใƒซใ‚’้ฃฒใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท boire de l'alcool

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ beber alcohol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท alkol almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ ์„ ๋งˆ์‹œ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุจ ุงู„ูƒุญูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญt alkohol

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ piลฅ alkohol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅฎ้…’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piti alkohol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drekka รกfengi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะบะพะณะพะปัŒ ั–ัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒ™แƒแƒฐแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spirtli iรงki iรงmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.