tipple Definition
- 1to drink alcohol, especially habitually or to excess
- 2a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and drunk
Using tipple: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tipple" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He would tipple every night after work.
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The old man was a regular at the local tipple.
Example
She had been tippling since noon and was now quite drunk.
tipple Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with tipple
Example
The vase tipped over and shattered on the floor.
tipple up
to drink quickly or in large quantities
Example
He tippled up his drink and ordered another round.
Example
He tried to tipple his hand by asking leading questions.
Origins of tipple
from Middle English 'tipplen', meaning 'to drink alcohol'
Summary: tipple in Brief
The term 'tipple' [ˈtɪpəl] refers to drinking alcohol, often habitually or excessively. It can also refer to a place where alcoholic drinks are sold and consumed. Examples include 'He would tipple every night after work.' and 'The old man was a regular at the local tipple.' Phrases like 'tipple over' denote falling over, 'tipple up' implies drinking quickly, and 'tipple one's hand' means revealing secrets.
