How Do You Spell TIPPLE?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪpə͡l] (IPA)

The word "tipple" is spelled "t-i-p-p-l-e" and is pronounced /ˈtɪpəl/. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the first syllable is "tip" with a short "i" sound and a "p" consonant. The second syllable is "ple" with a short "e" sound and a "l" consonant. Tipple is a verb meaning to consume alcoholic drinks frequently but in small quantities. It's important to spell this word correctly to avoid any misunderstanding in communication or written documents.

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TIPPLE Meaning and Definition

  1. Tipple (noun)

    Definition:

    1. A small alcoholic drink, frequently consumed in moderate quantities.

    2. An establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold, serving as a bar or pub.

    3. The act of consuming alcoholic drinks, often in a social or leisurely manner.

    Tipple (verb)

    Definition:

    1. To consume alcoholic beverages in small quantities, particularly in a social setting.

    2. To engage in the act of drinking for pleasure or enjoyment.

    3. To drink intoxicating liquor on a regular basis or habitually.

    4. To indulge in moderate or occasional drinking, usually without excessive consumption or negative consequences.

    Origin:

    The term “tipple” originated in the mid-16th century from the Old English word "tiplan," meaning to drink in small quantities. The noun form "tipple" originally referred to a moderate quantity of liquor and developed to describe a place where alcohol was sold. The verb form evolved to explain the act of enjoying and consuming alcoholic drinks.

    Usage:

    1. After a long day at work, he enjoyed a tipple of whiskey to relax.

    2. They decided to meet at their favorite tipple before heading out for the night.

    3. The pub down the street is known for its wide selection of tipples.

    4. On weekends, he would often tipple with friends at the local bar.

    5. She enjoyed the occasional tipple of wine with her dinner.

  2. • To drink intoxicating liquors frequently and to excess.
    • An excess in drinking intoxicating liquors.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of TIPPLE

The word "tipple" has its roots in the Middle English verb "tipplen", which originally meant to drink (alcohol) in small quantities or to drink frequently. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "typpan", meaning "to upset or spill". This Old English root conveys the action of spilling or pouring out a drink. Over time, "tipple" came to refer specifically to the act of drinking alcohol, typically in moderation. Today, it can be used as a noun to refer to a place where alcoholic drinks are sold, or as a verb to mean drinking alcohol.

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Plural form of TIPPLE is TIPPLES

Conjugate verb Tipple

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have tippled
you would have tippled
he/she/it would have tippled
we would have tippled
they would have tippled
I would have tipple
you would have tipple
he/she/it would have tipple
we would have tipple
they would have tipple

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been tippling
you would have been tippling
he/she/it would have been tippling
we would have been tippling
they would have been tippling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would tipple
you would tipple
he/she/it would tipple
we would tipple
they would tipple

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be tippling
you would be tippling
he/she/it would be tippling
we would be tippling
they would be tippling

FUTURE

I will tipple
you will tipple
he/she/it will tipple
we will tipple
they will tipple

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be tippling
you will be tippling
he/she/it will be tippling
we will be tippling
they will be tippling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have tippled
you will have tippled
he/she/it will have tippled
we will have tippled
they will have tippled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been tippling
you will have been tippling
he/she/it will have been tippling
we will have been tippling
they will have been tippling

IMPERATIVE

you tipple
we let´s tipple

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to tipple

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was tippling
you were tippling
he/she/it was tippling
we were tippling
they were tippling

PAST PARTICIPLE

tippled

PAST PERFECT

I had tippled
you had tippled
he/she/it had tippled
we had tippled
they had tippled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been tippling
you had been tippling
he/she/it had been tippling
we had been tippling
they had been tippling

PRESENT

I tipple
you tipple
he/she/it tipples
we tipple
they tipple

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am tippling
you are tippling
he/she/it is tippling
we are tippling
they are tippling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

tippling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tippled
you have tippled
he/she/it has tippled
we have tippled
they have tippled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been tippling
you have been tippling
he/she/it has been tippling
we have been tippling
they have been tippling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it tipple

SIMPLE PAST

I tippled
you tippled
he/she/it tippled
we tippled
they tippled

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