"sip-and-see" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sip-and-sees [plural]
Etymology: From the format of the party, with guests having refreshments (sip) and seeing the baby (see). Etymology templates: {{m|en|sip}} sip, {{m|en|see}} see Head templates: {{en-noun}} sip-and-see (plural sip-and-sees)
  1. A form of baby shower which takes place after the child is born so that friends and family can meet the newborn. Wikipedia link: baby shower Synonyms: sip-and-see party

Inflected forms

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