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