as in drink
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a single-malt Scotch with a touch of water is his preferred tipple
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
I do tipple now and then
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Recent Examples of tipple
Demarco Williams, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
There are plenty of bars nearby for an after-dinner tipple.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The legendary Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain, for example, which dated back to the 1880s and for years was a place where the political class tippled, is no more.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
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Noun
With items like party wings tossed in a Georgia peach and habanero sauce and juicy roasted hen with collard greens paired with timely tipples such as The First Snow (spiced rum, hazelnut liqueur, double spiced chai tea, cinnamon and heavy cream), travel day is downright tranquil.
—Demarco Williams, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
There are plenty of bars nearby for an after-dinner tipple.
—Jaymi McCann, theweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
People have been tippling there for more than four hundred years, and the wine list has the heft—and the persuasive majesty—of a Gutenberg Bible.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
The legendary Doyle’s in Jamaica Plain, for example, which dated back to the 1880s and for years was a place where the political class tippled, is no more.
—Danny McDonald, BostonGlobe.com, 4 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tipple
Noun
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Yes, these fizzy drinks still contain some of the sweet stuff, but in relatively low amounts.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Golden Milk Golden milk is a drink made with milk, ground turmeric, and other spices like ginger and black pepper.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What gin mill were Brian Albert and Brian Higgins boozing in before heading over to the Waterfall? A. Joe Angelo’s Café in Brockton B. Southside Tavern in Braintree C. Donahue’s Pub in Holbrook D. The Hillside in Canton 26.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
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There is no plot to speak of in this delicately directed film that somehow does acquire suspense as Peter works out the kinks of his yesterday, Rebecca Hall as Rosenkrantz in a fabulous red smock, cigarettes and booze freely flowing everywhere.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since emerging, the group has successfully protected liquor stores, churches, shrines and residences from theft and vandalism, according to the Eagles of Antioch.—
Chris Massaro,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Tariffs would almost certainly make European wine and other alcoholic beverages cost more for the average American ordering wine from a restaurant or shopping in their local liquor store.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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During another work trip, the source alleges, Gatto insisted his employees come back to his room to drink, despite publicly claiming to be sober in interviews (and frequently boasting that he’s never had a sip of alcohol before, per the source).—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rick Rodriguez, 24, was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs and was hospitalized with major injuries, the CHP said.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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But the cachaça, made of sugarcane juice, is not such a big leap from rum, made from molasses.—
Hilary Armstrong,
Robb Report,
22 Mar. 2025
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Named after the resident barman, Franco mixed up his signature piña colada for me, made with fresh pineapple juice, coconut milk, and local rum.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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The rookie hero, opening beer bottles with his eye socket, pulling out his own tooth with pliers, and being stabbed by a fan in Mexico wielding a pen, made news everywhere.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Event highlights Include: tastings from each culinary team; a complimentary happy hour; sip stations; live music by guitarist Craig Smith; and a chance to grab a mystery bottle of wine valued at $30+ for just $25 at the Wine Wall hosted by Modest Wine of Winter Park.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Tipple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tipple. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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