squiffy
/ (ˈskwɪfɪ) /
adjective-fier or -fiest
British informal slightly drunk: Also: squiffed
Origin of squiffy
1C19: of unknown origin
Words Nearby squiffy
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How to use squiffy in a sentence
I can only see this fellow's boots—but they look to me a trifle squiffy.
The Travelling Companions | F. AnsteyIf this be so, dear old squiffy's choice of literature had been rather injudicious.
Indiscretions of Archie | P. G. WodehouseThere was a stern, set expression on squiffy's face as he climbed out of bed.
Indiscretions of Archie | P. G. WodehouseAfter about ten minutes, the tension of squiffy's attitude relaxed.
Indiscretions of Archie | P. G. WodehouseAnd the dook was that squiffy 'E wanted to go me "dooks up" for the fare.
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