Cannikins is an old-fashioned word that describes small drinking cups or containers. Some synonyms that can be used instead of cannikins include goblets, cups, mugs, beakers, chalices, flasks, tankards, tumblers, shot glasses, and flagons. Each of these words has a different connotation and context in which they are used, but they all refer to a vessel used for drinking. Some of these words can also be used more specifically, such as flagons, which were traditionally used for serving wine. Regardless of the word used, the purpose of these synonyms is to describe a small container used for drinking.