squiffed

[ skwift ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. intoxicated.

Word History and Origins

Origin of squiffed¹

First recorded in 1870–75; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Another winner – this time from his forehand – earning breakpoint in the first game, which was duly converted when Raonic squiffed one into the tramlines.

From The Guardian

Others, magnificently squiffed, zigzagged through the chamber, stopped to chat with friends en route.

From Time Magazine Archive

He got mildly squiffed on a coconut brew called kawa.

From Time Magazine Archive

Brendan himself cannot remember getting squiffed earlier than the age of six.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Tight," or "squiffed," or "boiled" or maybe "groggy" would have meant the same and not sounded so sneering.

From Time Magazine Archive