tipple

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Meaning · English

Any alcoholic drink.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “tipple” mean?

Any alcoholic drink.

Is “tipple” formal or informal?

tipple is generally slang.