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tipple1 definition

tip·ple (tip′əl)

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

to drink (alcoholic liquor) habitually

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

noun

alcoholic liquor

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tipple2 definition

☆ tip·ple (tip′əl)

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

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tipple Usage Examples

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!

Adjective modifier

  • favorite: In the evening you can enjoy your favorite tipple in front of a real log fire.

Noun used with modifier

  • one: Something Italian - lasagna or spaghetti bolognese What's your number one 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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