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sip

/sɪp/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
  2. To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
  3. To diminish or wane away slowly.
  4. A small mouthful of drink
  5. To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
  6. To drink a small quantity.
  7. To taste the liquor of; to drink out of.
  8. To consume slowly — in contrast to faster consumption, in contrast to zero consumption

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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