tippling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of drinking alcoholic beverages, especially to excess.

  - "He enjoys tippling in the local pub every Friday night."
  - "Tippling can lead to negative health consequences."

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Synonyms

bibble

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tippling
nipping , ripping , tripping , slipping

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Variants

List of all variants of tippling that leads to same result
tipple , tippled , tippler , tipplers , tipples , tippling

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to tap' or 'to draw' from a container, but came to mean 'drinking' in the 17th century.

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Trivia

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1. Tippling was originally used to describe the act of tapping a barrel to draw out the contents.

2. In the 17th century, tippling was considered a respectable pastime for the upper classes, but was frowned upon for the working class.

3. The term 'tippler' was used to describe a heavy drinker as early as the 14th century.

4. Tippling can lead to various health issues, including liver disease, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Alcoholism: A chronic and often relapsing brain disorder characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control the consumption of alcohol despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences.

2. Binge Drinking: A pattern of drinking that brings a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08 g/dL or above. This typically occurs after 4 drinks for women and 5 drinks for men, in about 2 hours.

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Culture

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Tippling has been a significant part of human culture for thousands of years, with alcoholic beverages playing a role in various religious and social practices. Tippling is often depicted in literature, art, and music as a symbol of relaxation, celebration, and even rebellion.

How to Memorize "tippling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people gathered around a table, raising their glasses and toasting, 'Cheers!' This is a common scene of tippling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tippling' with the feeling of relaxation and enjoyment, as well as the potential negative consequences of excessive drinking.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Tipsy Inebriates Prefer Pleasantly Pouring Pints' to help remember the meaning of 'tippling'.

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