Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

nipperkin

noun

ˈnɪpərkɪn

Definition

A small quantity of liquor or a small cup used for drinking.

Examples

After a long day at work, he enjoyed a nipperkin of whiskey to relax.
At the gathering, each guest was offered a nipperkin of ale as a toast to friendship.

Meaning

The term ‘nipperkin’ refers to either a small drink of alcohol or the vessel used to hold it. It is often associated with a modest serving of spirits.