tipsy

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1. tipsy - Adjective

3. tipsy - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.

Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling.

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a tipsy boat Source: Internet

As in many Thorne Smith novels, a courtroom scene involving the protagonists and an exasperated judge provides a climax to the characteristically tipsy action. Source: Internet

Also called tipsy cake, it is usually made of sherry-soaked sponge cake with custard and often jam, decorated with cream and sometimes fruit; however, recipes go back to the 16th century with many variations…” Source: Internet

Syngin admitted that things had been “tense” in his marriage since he’d come home “tipsy” from his job interview at a nearby bar. Source: Internet

Starved of the tipsy bickering of a long Sunday lunch, my house craves attention. Source: Internet

But Bibi’s confessional rock songs are different, too: she sings with a hip-hop lilt that’s a little tipsy, and full of soul. Source: Internet

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