Tipsy

Tipsy
Tipsy Tip"sy, a. [Compar. {Tipsier}; superl. {Tipsiest}.] [Akin to tipple; cf. Prov. G. tips drunkenness, betipst drunk, tipsy. See {Tipple}.] 1. Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated. [1913 Webster]

2. Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling. [1913 Webster]

Midnight shout and revelry, Tipsy dance and jollity. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


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