Tipple

Tipple refers to having an alcoholic drink rather than the drink itself.

Yes. One might say, "I must pick up some good Sherry because Aunt Jane is coming and it is her favorite tipple."

Or, Watch Uncle Harry. You know on these occasions he has been known to be a little too fond of his tipple."

Sorry, it is not true that tipple only refers to the act of drinking and not the drink. Tipple can be used as both a noun and a verb, and I hear it much more often in coversation as a noun than as a verb. This is true in movies, as well. See the sentence examples above or check out dictionary.com if you question this.

An example of it as a verb:

Harry's been known to tipple a

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