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tipple¹ Definition

tip·ple (tipəl)

intransitive verb, transitive verb -·pled, -·pling

to drink (alcoholic liquor) habitually

Etymology: prob. back-form. < ME tipelar, tavern-keeper < ?

noun

alcoholic liquor

tipple¹ Related Forms
tip·pler noun
tipple² Definition

tip·ple (tipəl)

noun

  1. an apparatus for emptying coal, ore, etc. from a mine car by tipping
  2. 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.

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