squiffy

/ ˈskwɪfɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   slightly drunk Alsosquiffed

Word History and Origins

Origin of squiffy¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

I can only see this fellow's boots—but they look to me a trifle squiffy.

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If this be so, dear old Squiffy's choice of literature had been rather injudicious.

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There was a stern, set expression on Squiffy's face as he climbed out of bed.

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After about ten minutes, the tension of Squiffy's attitude relaxed.

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And the dook was that squiffy 'E wanted to go me "dooks up" for the fare.

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