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The correct spelling is sipping.
How to pronounce sipping
verb
Say it like: Sip-pin-g
The correct spelling is sipping. To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc. For example: "The water steadily seeped in through the thirl."
Usage Examples
“The water steadily seeped in through the thirl.”
“Fear began to seep into the local community over the contamination of their fishpond.”
“The resistance movement against the invaders had slowly seeped away.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To ooze or pass slowly through pores or other small openings, and in overly small quantities; said of liquids, etc.
- 2.To enter or penetrate slowly; to spread or diffuse.
- 3.To diminish or wane away slowly.
- 4.To drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time.
- 5.To drink a small quantity.
noun
- 1.The act of taking a sip.
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