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
"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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