squiffy
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of squiffy
C19: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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Quiffy, squiffy Nick Grimshaw, 28, became Radio 1's new breakfast show host on 24 September, replacing the controversial, up-and-at-'em veteran of eight and a half years, Chris Moyles.
From The Guardian • Dec. 9, 2012
Table tennis has come a long way from its origins, when squiffy Victorian gents – possibly officers serving in India – used cigar box lids to bat champagne corks at each other.
From The Guardian • Jul. 27, 2012
And for a while at the final whistle it all went slightly squiffy.
From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2010
After spending most of their professional life getting their whims met 24-7, when it comes to using the right-hand side of their brain, it all goes a bit squiffy.
From The Guardian • Apr. 2, 2010
No, when they go squiffy I'm off in a jiffy, The much-abused "scorcher" is still going strong.
From Mr. Punch Awheel The Humours of Motoring and Cycling by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
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