tipple vs drink

tipple and drink both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
tipple	Yes	No	Yes	No
drink	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, drink is a hypernym of tipple; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than tipple:

As verbs, drink is a hypernym of tipple; that is, drink is a word with a broader meaning than tipple:

Other hypernyms of tipple include booze, fuddle, hit the bottle.

tipple (noun)	drink (noun)
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg	the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
	the act of swallowing
	any liquid suitable for drinking
	a single serving of a beverage
	any large deep body of water

tipple (verb)	drink (verb)
drink moderately but regularly	be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
	take in liquids
	consume alcohol
	drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
	propose a toast to