tipple
[tˈɪpəl] /ˈti-pəl How to pronounce tipple (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtɪpl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɪpəl] /ˈtɪpl/ (ame, ipa)
tipple — verb
- tipplepresent simple I / you / we / they
- tipples3rd person singular
- tippling-ing form
- tippledpast simple
1. to regularly drink alcohol, often in large amounts or as a habit that is hard to
to regularly drink alcohol, often in large amounts or as a habit that is hard to control
Tariq had been tippling whisky since midday, and his speech was already slurred.
tipple + whisky (alcohol as direct object)
The old man spent his pension on tippling cheap gin at the corner pub.
Imran's grandfather was known for tippling heavily every evening after work.
Apinya warned that tippling too much could damage both your health and your finances.
- abstain
to choose not to drink alcohol at all
文法句型
tipple + alcoholic drink
tipple (alone — no object)
用法筆記
Frequently used in continuous tenses (was tippling, kept tippling) to suggest an ongoing habit. The object is typically a type of strong alcohol (whisky, gin, brandy) rather than beer or wine.
常見錯誤
2. to drink alcohol in small quantities on a regular basis, without intending to ge
to drink alcohol in small quantities on a regular basis, without intending to get drunk
Caio likes to tipple a small glass of red wine with his evening meal.
tipple + small glass of wine (small quantity pattern)
The two friends tippled sweet sherry in the garden and chatted about their families.
intransitive use: tippled sherry
Eliska would tipple a little brandy on cold winter nights to keep warm.
Tamar's father tippled a single small beer each night and never drank more.
Nellie tippled a cup of warm sake while she watched the snow fall outside.
- binge drink
to drink a very large amount in a short time, opposite of drinking moderately
文法句型
tipple + small quantity + alcohol
tipple at something
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 implies drinking heavily or uncontrollably, while sense 2 implies moderate, measured drinking — a small amount regularly but not to excess. More common in British English than American English.
常見錯誤
tipple — noun
- tipplesingular
- tipplesplural
1. a type of alcoholic drink, especially one that a particular person regularly cho
a type of alcoholic drink, especially one that a particular person regularly chooses to drink
What is your favourite tipple, Asher — beer, wine, or something stronger?
someone's + favourite tipple
Lan offered her guests a choice of tipples from the well-stocked drinks cabinet.
choice of tipples (countable)
Astrid's usual tipple is a dry martini with a twist of lemon.
The hotel bar serves a wide range of tipples from local breweries and vineyards.
Emma poured herself an evening tipple before settling down with her book.
- soft drink
a non-alcoholic beverage
文法句型
someone's + tipple
a + tipple
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive (my tipple, his usual tipple) or a time modifier (evening tipple, Sunday tipple). Rarely used in formal writing. The plural 'tipples' is uncommon but acceptable when referring to a variety of drinks.