sipping
sipping is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sipping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsipping
- To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
Example: "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
- To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
Example: "Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond."
- To diminish or wane away slowly.
Example: "The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away."
- To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
- To drink a small quantity.
- To taste the liquor of; to drink out of.
- To consume slowly — in contrast to faster consumption, in contrast to zero consumption
- The act of taking a sip.
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