1. the act or habit of drinking alcoholic beverages regularly
Usage: gerund form

1. drinking alcoholic beverages regularly or habitually, especially in small amounts
Usage: present participle of tipple

Examples

• He was known for tippling at the local tavern every evening.
• The old man’s tippling had become a concern for his family.
• She accused him of tippling during work hours.
• His tippling habits eventually affected his health.
• The bartender noticed the customer’s regular tippling pattern.
• After years of tippling, he decided to quit drinking altogether.