Posted on 01/07/2008 4:54:50 AM PST by Slip18
January 7, 2008, Monday, TIPPLE
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of “word for the day”. Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the “word of the day”; in a sentence. The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Subbie Slip has her whip, handcuffs and legcuffs today. Tomorrow I’m bringing in chains, so beware.
The rest of the stuff is locked up in the janitor’s closet for safekeeping. No one knew my secret, but there it is. I’m just letting all the new students know that we behave as if we were ladies and gentlemen in here. Those two words “as if” can get you an A to A++++ or a quadruple minus F, depending on my mood. .
Pronunciation: ‘ti-pel
Noun - a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"
draught, potation, draft
quaff - a hearty draft
drink - a single serving of a beverage; "I asked for a hot drink"; "likes a drink before dinner"
Verb - drink moderately but regularly; "We tippled the cognac"
bib
booze, drink, fuddle - consume alcohol; "We were up drinking all night"
noun
Date: 1581
1 : drink 1
2 : drink 2
Function: noun
Etymology: English dialect tipple to tip over, frequentative of English 1 tip
Date: 1880
1 : a place where or an apparatus by which cars (as for coal) are loaded or emptied
2 : a coal-screening plant
Good Morning Class. Welcome to School! Yes, we’re all here. No lumpen today.
RULES: You must know how to read and write. Comprension only counts as a portion of your grade.
I'm sorry if I didn't get all of the new students. I didn't keep track of all y'alls.
It is the custom of Ted the Swimmer to legislate whilst tippling.
Good morning to you. I’m subbing for the subby who has a LOT of shopping to do today. You can never have enough shoes!
How did you slip in, Conor? First place, and I didn’t even ping you. Are you watching me? LOL!
A++++ for you!
Whatever you say, Imelda.
Just lucky, I guess.
I’ll have you know, tD, that my eldest sister has a pair of Imelda’s shoes. She was a nurse for Ferdinand in Hawaii, and was the only size 6 nurse around.
Shoes are important!!!
Time to hit the tables, Conor.
LOL
It’s a little early, but a tipple of brandy would be nice on a cold morning! How much tippling have the politicians in all areas of government done by noon each day?
I see not need for more tha 3 pair of shoes in anyone’s closet: running or exercise shoes; work shoes or boots, and formal goes-with-a-suit shoes. Flip-flops are optional.
Oh, my, what a question, dixie! I imagine they tippled once or twice.
Hi, Sweetie!
A++++ for you!
Thank heaven’s you’re not a girl. Shoes are very important. Even though I mostly wear sandals now in AZ, I have at least ten pairs for different outfits. We must match, you know. /sarc
Good Morning!
Tipple. Topple. Tupple.
Tuppence — Incident in which something has tuppled.
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From my dad’s usage of the word, I always thought the derivation was “tip pile”.
Sounds almost like a Friday kind of word. Good limerick potential.
I've tuppenced before in my early years. But what the heck does "bib" mean. I couldn't find it.
Anyway, you get an A++++ for your post!
Good morning!
I was thinking of Tipper Gore, but then thought that may be crass. Of course, the AlGore got a Pulitzer for knowing NOTHING, so be it. Have at her.
Good morning, Gabz!
What’s this again? We have rain this morning. It must be the excess tuppence from the debate last evening.
Wonder if “temperance” comes from “tuppence.” Well, that’s where you live, isn’t it?
The sun is shining and the temps are expected to be in the 60s today!
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