English Explanatory Dictionary

tipple

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.
  2. An apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them; the place where this is done.
  3. Any alcoholic drink.
verb
  1. To sell alcoholic liquor by retail.
  2. To drink too much alcohol.
  3. To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess.
  4. To put up (hay, etc.) in bundles in order to dry it.
  5. To fall over; to topple.
name
  1. A surname originating as a patronymic.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪpəl/ en-au-tipple.ogg

Word forms

tipple tipples tippling tippled

Etymology

Unknown but possibly from a Scandinavian source (see Norwegian tipla), or from tip + -le.

Synonyms

adult beverage alcohol bevvy booze carouse drink fuddling grog hard drink libation liquor lush nightcap potation potent potable sauce shot strong drink strong water tiddly tincture tipple bibble

Derived words

tippler
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