tippling

[ˈtɪplɪŋ]

tippling Definition

drinking alcohol regularly or habitually.

Using tippling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tippling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was often seen tippling at the local pub.

  • Example

    She had a reputation for tippling too much wine at dinner parties.

  • Example

    The old man spent his days tippling cheap whiskey.

tippling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tippling

Phrases with tippling

  • to spill or overturn a container of alcohol

    Example

    The waiter accidentally tipped over the tray of drinks, causing them to tipple over and spill on the floor.

  • tipple up

    to drink more alcohol than usual or to become drunk

    Example

    After a few rounds of shots, he started to tipple up and became loud and obnoxious.

  • tipple one's fancy

    to appeal to someone's taste or preference

    Example

    The new restaurant in town really tipped my fancy with its unique menu and cozy atmosphere.

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Summary: tippling in Brief

'Tippling' [ˈtɪplɪŋ] refers to the act of drinking alcohol regularly or habitually. It is often used to describe someone who drinks frequently or excessively, as in 'He was often seen tippling at the local pub.' 'Tippling' can also be used in phrases like 'tipple over,' meaning to spill or overturn a container of alcohol, and 'tipple up,' meaning to drink more than usual or become drunk.