tiddly
Definition
- Adjective:
- Slightly intoxicated; a little drunk: The word "tiddly" is an informal, chiefly British term describing a state of mild inebriation, not full drunkenness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a light-hearted, humorous, or affectionate context to describe a harmless, tipsy state.
- It can imply a feeling of lightheadedness or slight silliness associated with mild intoxication.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiddlywinks (n): This is a separate compound word for a tabletop game involving flipping small discs. It is not directly related to the adjective "tiddly" meaning intoxicated, though they share an etymological root in old slang for a pub.
Synonyms
- Tipsy: Slightly drunk.
- Merry: Cheerfully slightly drunk.
- Lightheaded: Feeling dizzy or faint, which can result from mild intoxication.
Related Idioms
- To have a tiddly: An informal phrase meaning to have a drink, often leading to feeling "tiddly."
Adjective
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slightly intoxicated
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