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tipsy

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪp.si/

The English word “tipsy” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.
  2. Unsteady, askew.
  3. Containing alcohol.

Etymology

From tips + -y. Compare artsy, folksy, and sudsy.

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