How do you use "Tipple" in a sentence?

What's your tipple? Fancy a little tipple? Gin is my tipple of choice.

Tipple

Q: What does "Tipple" mean?

An alcoholic drink; one's preferred drink. Your 'tipple' is your drink of choice—'what's your tipple?' asks what you'd like to drink. It has a slightly old-fashioned, cozy feel. 'A little tipple' suggests a modest, enjoyable drink. The word can also mean to drink habitually: 'he likes to tipple.'

Slang Term British ★★★☆☆ Moderate Casual

Meaning: An alcoholic drink; one's preferred drink.

酒精饮品；自己偏好的酒。

Una bebida alcohólica; la bebida preferida de alguien.

アルコール飲料。好みの飲み物。

한 잔의 술; 좋아하는 술 (영국 영어)

Your 'tipple' is your drink of choice—'what's your tipple?' asks what you'd like to drink. It has a slightly old-fashioned, cozy feel. 'A little tipple' suggests a modest, enjoyable drink. The word can also mean to drink habitually: 'he likes to tipple.'

你的「tipple」就是你最喜欢的酒——「What's your tipple?」是在问你想喝什么。这个词有一种略带复古的温馨感觉。「A little tipple」表示适度而愉快地来一杯。这个词也可以表示习惯性饮酒：「he likes to tipple（他喜欢小酌）」。

Tu «tipple» es tu bebida favorita: «what's your tipple?» pregunta qué te apetece beber. Tiene un toque ligeramente anticuado y acogedor. «A little tipple» sugiere una copa modesta y agradable. La palabra también puede significar beber habitualmente: «he likes to tipple».

「Tipple」は好きなお酒のこと——「What's your tipple?」は何を飲みたいかを聞く表現。少し古風で温かみのある響きがある。「A little tipple」はささやかな楽しい一杯を意味する。この言葉は習慣的に飲むという意味でも使える：「he likes to tipple（彼はよく飲む）」。

술, 특히 좋아하는 종류의 술을 가리키는 영국식 표현. 'What's your tipple?'은 '뭘 마시겠어요?'라는 뜻.

Examples

What's your tipple?
你喜欢喝什么？
¿Cuál es tu bebida?
何が好みですか？
뭘 좋아하세요?
Fancy a little tipple?
来小酌一杯？
¿Te apetece una copita?
ちょっと一杯どう？
가볍게 한 잔 할래?
Gin is my tipple of choice.
杜松子酒是我的最爱
La ginebra es mi bebida preferida
ジンが一番好きなんだ
진이 제일 좋아하는 술이야.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪpəl/

Usage Guide

Context: social drinking, hospitality

Tone: warm, slightly old-fashioned

✓ Do Say

What's your tipple?
你喜欢喝什么？
¿cuál es tu bebida?
何がお好みですか？
한잔.
A little tipple
小酌一杯
una copita
ちょっと一杯
뭐 마실래?
My usual tipple
我的老样子
mi bebida de siempre
いつもの一杯
한잔 할래?

Common Mistakes

Sounds slightly dated but still used
Implies pleasant social drinking, not heavy sessions

Origin & History

From an old verb 'tipple' meaning to drink alcohol repeatedly in small amounts. The word dates back to the 15th century. It evolved from describing habitual drinking to naming the drink itself. It carries connotations of pleasant, social drinking rather than heavy consumption.

Etymology: From Middle English 'tipple,' to drink habitually

First recorded: 15th century

Cultural Context

Era: 15th century onwards

Generation: All ages, slightly older associations

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British hospitality

Regional notes: British English.

Variations

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