sip
Pronunciation:
/sɪp/verb
Definitions
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.
noun
Definitions
A small mouthful of drink
verb
Definitions
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