Tipple

['tɪp(ə)l] or ['tɪpl]

Definition

(verb.) drink moderately but regularly; 'We tippled the cognac'.

Typed by Ann--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) To drink spirituous or strong liquors habitually; to indulge in the frequent and improper used of spirituous liquors; especially, to drink frequently in small quantities, but without absolute drunkeness.

(v. t.) To drink, as strong liquors, frequently or in excess.

(v. t.) To put up in bundles in order to dry, as hay.

(n.) Liquor taken in tippling; drink.

Typist: Mason

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. n. Tope, guzzle, drink hard, be addicted to strong drink.

Edited by Caleb

Definition

v.i. to drink in small quantities: to drink strong liquors often or habitually.—v.t. to drink as strong liquors to excess.—n. liquor tippled.—ns. Tipp′ler a constant toper; Tipp′ling-house.—adj. Tipp′y unsteady: smart fine.

Editor: Murdoch