tiddly

[ tid-lee ]

adjective

, Chiefly British Slang.

1. slightly drunk; tipsy.

tiddly

¹

/ ˈtɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. slang.
   slightly drunk

tiddly

²

/ ˈtɪdlɪ /

adjective

1. small; tiny

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiddly¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiddly¹

C19 (meaning: a drink): of unknown origin

Origin of tiddly²

C19: childish variant of little

Example Sentences

Montana didn't pass that 1912 law simply because legislators got tired of playing tiddly-winks and needed something to do.

From The Daily Beast

Give us "Hi-tiddly-hi" on that mouth-orgin o' yours, will yer?

From Project Gutenberg

"Tiddly-omty-om," was the bowler-hatted one's surprising reply.

From Project Gutenberg

There was a chandelier from Tiddly winks for the look of the thing, but of course she lit the residence herself.

From Project Gutenberg

Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs. Tittlemouse; you seem to have plenty of visitors!

From Project Gutenberg