sipping

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of taking small sips of a liquid, usually through a straw or directly from a container.

  - "I enjoy sipping my coffee in the morning."
  - "The baby was learning to sip from a cup."
  - "Sipping on a straw is more efficient than gulping."

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Synonyms

leak , nurse

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sipping
drip , rip , slip

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Variants

List of all variants of sipping that leads to same result
sip , sipped , sipper , sippers , sipping , sips

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'sip' comes from Old English 'sippian' which means 'to drink noisily'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to taking small, deliberate sips.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the most cups of tea sipped in one hour is held by Yuka Ishigami, who sipped 527 cups in 2011.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to sip loudly or quickly from a communal drinking vessel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Slurping: Although sipping and slurping involve taking small sips, they are distinct concepts. Slurping is the act of making loud, noisy sounds while taking large sips, usually of hot liquids, to fully appreciate their temperature and texture.

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Culture

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Sipping is a common practice in various cultures around the world. In Japan, the tea ceremony involves a formal sipping ritual. In India, the traditional practice of drinking chai involves sipping the tea multiple times to fully appreciate its flavor.

How to Memorize "sipping"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself taking small sips from a cup or straw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the act of sipping with relaxation and enjoyment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sips Savor Savory' to help remember the meaning of sipping.

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