How Do You Spell TIPPLING?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪplɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "tippling" is spelled with two p's and one l. The first syllable is stressed and pronounced as "tip," with the short i sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "ling" with the ng sound as in "sing." The IPA transcription of this word is /ˈtɪplɪŋ/. It means to drink alcohol habitually or in small quantities. Despite its rather negative connotation, the spelling of "tippling" has a quirky charm to it that makes it stand out among other words.

TIPPLING Meaning and Definition

  1. Tippling refers to the act of consuming alcoholic beverages in moderate or excessive quantities, especially in a habitual or social manner. The term is often associated with regular or frequent drinking, but does not necessarily imply an addiction or dependency on alcohol. Tippling typically occurs in social settings such as bars, pubs, or parties, where individuals partake in the consumption of various types of alcoholic drinks, such as beer, wine, or spirits.

    The term "tippling" can also refer to the act of moderate or occasional alcohol consumption for pleasure, indulgence, or as a means of relaxation. It may be done to enhance social interactions, celebrate special occasions, or simply to enjoy the flavors, aromas, and effects of alcoholic beverages in a controlled manner.

    However, when tippling becomes excessive or chronic, it can lead to negative consequences both physically and mentally. Frequent tippling may result in health problems, impaired judgment, diminished coordination, increased risks of accidents, and potentially addiction or alcoholism.

    Overall, tippling can be seen as a nuanced concept that encompasses a range of drinking behaviors from moderate enjoyment to excessive consumption. The specific interpretation of tippling depends on individual perspectives, cultural contexts, and societal norms surrounding alcohol consumption.

  2. • Indulging in the habitual use of intoxicating liquors.
    • The habitual use of strong liquors; a drinking to excess.

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

Common Misspellings for TIPPLING

Etymology of TIPPLING

The word "tippling" is derived from the Middle English term "tipplen", which means "to drink in small quantities" or "to indulge in small alcoholic drinks". It can be traced further back to the Old English word "typpan" or "tippian", meaning "to tip" or "to pour out". The term has been associated with the act of drinking moderately or sipping small quantities of alcohol since the 15th century.

Plural form of TIPPLING is TIPPLINGS

Conjugate verb Tippling

CONDITIONAL

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

FUTURE

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

FUTURE PERFECT

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

PAST

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

PAST PERFECT

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

PRESENT

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

PRESENT PERFECT

I have tippled
we have tippled
you have tippled
he/she/it has tippled
they have tippled
I am tippling
we are tippling
you are tippling
he/she/it is tippling
they are tippling
I was tippling
we were tippling
you were tippling
he/she/it was tippling
they were tippling
I will be tippling
we will be tippling
you will be tippling
he/she/it will be tippling
they will be tippling
I have been tippling
we have been tippling
you have been tippling
he/she/it has been tippling
they have been tippling
I had been tippling
we had been tippling
you had been tippling
he/she/it had been tippling
they had been tippling
I will have been tippling
we will have been tippling
you will have been tippling
he/she/it will have been tippling
they will have been tippling
I would have tippled
we would have tippled
you would have tippled
he/she/it would have tippled
they would have tippled
I would be tippling
we would be tippling
you would be tippling
he/she/it would be tippling
they would be tippling
I would have been tippling
we would have been tippling
you would have been tippling
he/she/it would have been tippling
they would have been tippling

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