squiffed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of squiffed
First recorded in 1870–75; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Another winner – this time from his forehand – earning breakpoint in the first game, which was duly converted when Raonic squiffed one into the tramlines.
From The Guardian
Others, magnificently squiffed, zigzagged through the chamber, stopped to chat with friends en route.
From Time Magazine Archive
He got mildly squiffed on a coconut brew called kawa.
From Time Magazine Archive
Brendan himself cannot remember getting squiffed earlier than the age of six.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Tight," or "squiffed," or "boiled" or maybe "groggy" would have meant the same and not sounded so sneering.
From Time Magazine Archive
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