adj
tipsy
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adj
1
Slightly drunk; unsteady from alcohol.
"After two glasses of wine, she was pleasantly tipsy."
"He got a bit tipsy at the wedding reception."
How to Use Tipsy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA bit drunk, but not fully intoxicated.
Common mistake
Tipsy is milder than "drunk" — it suggests a light, often cheerful buzz rather than serious intoxication.
Common pairings
a bit tipsy
feeling tipsy
get tipsy
Word Forms
tipsier comparative, tipsiest superlative
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Etymology
From "tips" plus -y, on the same pattern as "artsy" or "folksy."