Sip... and SLURP!
To sip is to take a small drink of something, like tea or wine. This action is delicate and quiet, and a sip is a small mouthful of the drink.
To slurp is the opposite, to take a big mouthful of soup or some kind of drink. This often makes a sound which is rude in some cultures.
Here are some examples:
She was quietly sipping her tea when she saw him come into the café.
Would you like a sip of this wine? It's really good.
Hey! Stop slurping your Coke! That's disgusting!
Bob noticed that the other diners in the Japanese restaurant were slurping their soup, so he decided to try it.
To sip is to take a small drink of something, like tea or wine. This action is delicate and quiet, and a sip is a small mouthful of the drink.
To slurp is the opposite, to take a big mouthful of soup or some kind of drink. This often makes a sound which is rude in some cultures.
Here are some examples:
She was quietly sipping her tea when she saw him come into the café.
Would you like a sip of this wine? It's really good.
Hey! Stop slurping your Coke! That's disgusting!
Bob noticed that the other diners in the Japanese restaurant were slurping their soup, so he decided to try it.
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