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