Tipple

Definitions

1. An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.
   countable
2. A surname originating as a patronymic.
3. An apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them; the place where this is done.
   countable
4. Any alcoholic drink.
   countable, slang, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Alternative form⟳: tippler”

“The comedian would have⟳ divers bottles of tipple hidden under bushes and in crannies around his house, and would select⟳ guests to embark on his idea of a treasure hunt.”

“What's your tipple?”

“I know⟳ nothing about vino nero, and have⟳ always vaguely thought it a tipple from Sicily. I have⟳ never associated it with Venice.”

“But not a drop to drink⟳ … Love⟳ Islanders are limited to two tipples a day.”

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