Tipple Meaning in English

word

US

UK

Definition

A 'tipple' is an alcoholic drink, usually enjoyed in small amounts. It can also be used as a verb meaning to drink alcohol, often in a casual or habitual way.

Usage & Nuances

'Tipple' is informal and slightly old-fashioned, mostly in British English. As a noun, it often refers to one's favorite kind of alcoholic drink ('my favorite tipple'). As a verb, it's rarely used in American English. Don't use 'tipple' for serious or heavy drinking; it's about social or light drinking.

• Spanish: bebida alcohólica - tomar (alcohol) (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): bebida alcoólica - beber (álcool) (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): bebida alcoólica - beber (álcool) (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 酒精饮料 - 小酌（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 酒精飲料 - 小酌（非正式）
• Hindi: मदिरा - शराब पीना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: مشروب كحولي - يشرب الكحول (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: পানীয় (মদ্যপ) - অল্প অ্যালকোহল পান করা
• Russian: выпивка - немного выпить (алкоголь)
• Japanese: お酒 - お酒をたしなむ
• Vietnamese: đồ uống có cồn - uống một chút rượu
• Korean: 술 - 가볍게 술을 마시다
• Turkish: içki - az içki içmek
• Urdu: شراب - ہلکا شراب پینا
• Indonesian: minuman beralkohol - minum sedikit alkohol

Example Sentences

He likes to enjoy a tipple on Friday night.

basic

Her favorite tipple is red wine.

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Some people tipple every evening after dinner.

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"Care for a little tipple before bed?" he asked with a grin.

natural

Gin and tonic is my usual tipple when I go out with friends.

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He doesn't tipple much, just a glass on special occasions.

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