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drink vs tipple

tipple vs drink

drink and tipple both are nouns.

drink and tipple both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drink Yes No Yes No
tipple Yes No Yes No
As nouns, tipple is a hyponym of drink; that is, tipple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drink:
  • drink: a single serving of a beverage
  • tipple: a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
As verbs, tipple is a hyponym of drink; that is, tipple is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than drink:
  • drink: consume alcohol
  • tipple: drink moderately but regularly
Other hyponyms of drink include tank, port, claret, bar hop, pub-crawl, bib, hit it up, inebriate, soak, souse, wine, carry, hold.
drink (noun) tipple (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
the act of swallowing
any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
drink (verb) tipple (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to drink moderately but regularly
take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between drink and tipple

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