tipple
/ˈtɪpəl/ · noun
Meaning
- An area near the entrance of mines which is used to load and unload coal.
- An apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them; the place where this is done.
- Any alcoholic drink.
- To sell alcoholic liquor by retail.
- To drink too much alcohol.
- To drink alcohol regularly or habitually, but not to excess.
- To put up (hay, etc.) in bundles in order to dry it.
- To fall over; to topple.
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