tipple

verb
UK: /ˈtɪpəl/
US: /ˈtɪpəl/

  1. To drink alcohol, especially regularly, but not to get drunk.

    1. He likes to tipple a little sherry before dinner.
    2. She enjoys to tipple a glass of wine now and then, which helps her unwind after a long day.

Synonyms

drink booze imbibe sip
tipple noun

  1. An alcoholic drink.

    1. He enjoys a tipple of whiskey.
    2. After work, they shared a tipple at the local bar, enjoying the camaraderie.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "tipple" is /ˈtɪpəl/ in British English and /ˈtɪpəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tipple": drink, booze, imbibe, sip.

Example usage of "tipple": "He likes to tipple a little sherry before dinner.". More examples on the page.