What does squiffy mean?
Squiffy means (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy.
Squiffy
/ˈskwɪf.i/ · adjective
Meaning
(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy.
Definitions by Sense
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy
- (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, informal) Crooked, askew; awry
Example Sentences
In the Palace bar. I'd been there an hour or so with two or three other chaps. I was a bit squiffy.
His champagne glass was constantly refilled by the man who might or might not have been a butler, so that by the time they actually sat down to play, Ramsay was decidedly squiffy.
To this day I cannot and will not wear a tie properly. On the one or two occasions I have worn them since I left school, I've worn them squiffy, on purpose.
The graphics make your eyes go squiffy.
Synonyms for squiffy
Antonyms for squiffy
Related Words
Word Forms
- squiffier
- squiffiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for squiffy?
Common synonyms include buzzed, merry, muzzy, squiffed.
What is the opposite of squiffy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use squiffy in a sentence?
In the Palace bar. I'd been there an hour or so with two or three other chaps. I was a bit squiffy.
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