tipsy
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for tipsy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Slightly drunk; unsteady from alcohol.
Synonyms
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Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use tipsy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "tips" plus -y, on the same pattern as "artsy" or "folksy."
Full origin of tipsy →Frequently asked questions
What does “tipsy” mean?
The word “tipsy” means slightly drunk; unsteady from alcohol. In plain terms, a bit drunk, but not fully intoxicated.
How do you pronounce “tipsy”?
“Tipsy” is pronounced TIHP-see (/ˈtɪp.si/ in IPA).
How do you use “tipsy” in a sentence?
Here is “tipsy” used in a sentence: “After two glasses of wine, she was pleasantly tipsy.”
What is another word for “tipsy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tipsy” include merry, squiffy, precarious, tottering, wobbly and rickety.
What part of speech is “tipsy”?
“Tipsy” is an adjective.