ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Swipey

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Swipey is an adjective meaning (dated, slang) Drunk; tipsy.

Meaning

(dated, slang) Drunk; tipsy.

Example Sentences

"Lord, I've an 'eadache on me!" said he. "I believe I was a bit swipey last night."
"I've brought home Mr. Chuzzlewit. He ain't ill. He's only a little swipey, you know." Mr. Bailey reeled in his boots, to express intoxication.

Synonyms for swipey

Depending on context, synonyms include drunk.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whistle-drunk, sloshed, swipper, splashed, swacked, swishy.

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