HyperDic: tipple

English > 2 senses of the word tipple:
VERBconsumptiontipple, bibdrink moderately but regularly
NOUNfoodtipple, draft, draught, potationa serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
tipple > pronunciation
Soundstih'pahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > tipple: 2 senses > noun 1, food
MeaningA serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg.
Synonymsdraft, draught, potation
NarrowerquaffA hearty draft
BroaderdrinkA single serving of a beverage
Spanishtrago
Catalanglop
Verbstippledrink moderately but regularly
English > tipple: 2 senses > verb 1, consumption
Meaningdrink moderately but regularly.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"We tippled the cognac"
Synonymbib
Broaderhit the bottle, drink, booze, fuddleconsume alcohol
Spanishdarle, tomar, trincar
Nounstipplea serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
tipplersomeone who drinks liquor repeatedly in small quantities

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