Tiddly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɪd.li/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tiddly is a noun meaning Somewhat drunk.
Meaning
Somewhat drunk.
More Meanings
- (colloquial) tiny; little
- Alternative form of diddly (a trill sound)
- (slang) An alcoholic beverage.
Example Sentences
Jeff wouldn't slow down, not even a tiddly bit.
Well, hell, I figured we’d just save that money, get us a few tiddlies at Fat Ernst’s instead.
JC heard him remark, “I need a bit of the tiddly my dear. It’s been a hard day.” Tiddly, hm, must be an English drink?
As far as he could tell, except for her evening ‘tiddlies’, two rather hefty drinks taken ‘neat’ without the diluting benefit of water or ice, his mother had very nearly stopped her drinking.
Word Forms
- tiddlies
- tiddlier
- tiddliest
Synonyms for tiddly
Depending on context, synonyms include bevvy, libation, tipple, tiddled, tipsy, tozy-mozy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drunk, blotto, tipsy, intoxicated, soused, inebriated.
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