tipple
tipple¹
Definition
tip·ple (tip′əl)
intransitive verb, transitive verb -·pled, -·pling
to drink (alcoholic liquor) habitually
Etymology: prob. back-form. < ME tipelar, tavern-keeper < ?
noun
alcoholic liquor
tip′·pler noun
tipple²
Definition
☆ tip·ple (tip′əl)
noun
- an apparatus for emptying coal, ore, etc. from a mine car by tipping
- the place where this is done
Etymology: < obs. tipple, freq. of tip
tipple
Usage Examples
Object
- house: In the early 19th century it was a crowded warren of little houses, workshops, shops and " tippling houses " .
Converse of object
- enjoy: We all say a big thank you to the big hearted folks who enjoy a tipple at the People's Pub!
- favor: They developed what has now become one of the favored little tipples of Europe.
- like: Warsaw Drinking culture The Poles have always liked a tipple.
- have: We accused him of being drunk and having a secret tipple, but he wasn't of course.
- try: Naturally we have an exhaustive range of drinks, but we'd love you to try these top tipples.
- make: Also known as moonshine or mountain dew, it is a fiery tipple made from malt and barley fermented with yeast and distilled.
Adjective modifier
- favorite: In the evening you can enjoy your favorite tipple in front of a real log fire.
- preferred: Simply set up and leave for 20 mins - half an hour while you ensure you are well watered too with your preferred tipple.
- odd: DRINKING IF YOU like the odd tipple, don't despair.
- popular: A glass of wine was named the most popular tipple with which to unwind.
- perfect: You'll find our attentive bar staff on hand to advise you on the perfect tipple.
- little: The Times A Little Tipple Could Prevent Strokes Good news for those who like a little tipple this week.
Noun used with modifier
- one: Something Italian - lasagna or spaghetti bolognese What's your number one tipple?
- number: Something Italian - lasagna or spaghetti bolognese What's your number one tipple?
- pre-match: All helped along from a few pre-match tipples at the bar.
- lunchtime: I have seen at first hand quite brutal sentences inflicted by judges after their lunchtime tipple and tobacco.
- favorite: You left at 2.15 this morning sucking on a big fat Cuban and half in the bag Favorite tipple?
Preposition: of
- choice: Please award yourself a large glass of whiskey or your tipple of choice on my behalf!
Preposition: for
- occasion: This selection provides suitable tipples for all occasions: wines for drinking with friends, at parties, or with barbeques.
