Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
squiffy
Adjective
/ˈskwɪfi/
Definition
A slightly intoxicated or tipsy state.
Examples
- After a few glasses of wine, she felt a little squiffy.
- He always gets squiffy at parties, but he never overdoes it.
- They laughed and called him squiffy after he stumbled out of the bar.
Meaning
The term ‘squiffy’ is often used to describe someone who is feeling a bit drunk but isn’t completely inebriated. It’s a light-hearted way to refer to being under the influence of alcohol, usually to the point of being somewhat unsteady.
Synonyms
- Tipsy
- Lightheaded
- Intoxicated
- Inebriated
