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Tippler

/ˈtɪp.lər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who drinks alcohol, especially in small quantities or habitually.

    "After a long week, he became a regular tippler at the local pub."
  2. 2

    A person who drinks excessively or is often intoxicated.

    "Despite his charm, he was known as a tippler among his friends."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'tippler' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English 'tipplen', which means to drink alcohol. It is believed to be related to the Old English 'tipian', meaning to drink, reflecting a historical context where drinking was a common social activity.

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