sip

/sɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of drinking a small amount of a liquid quickly

“She took a sip of her coffee and put the cup down”

2. verb

to drink a small amount of a liquid quickly

“Can you sip your tea and calm down?”

3. verb

to take or enjoy something slowly and carefully

“Let’s sip through the buffet and see what’s good”

Synonyms

  • gulp
  • slurp

Antonyms

  • gulp