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tiddly

American  
[tid-lee] / ˈtɪd li /

adjective

Chiefly British Slang.

  1. slightly drunk; tipsy.

tiddly 1 British  
/ ˈtɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. small; tiny

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tiddly 2 British  
/ ˈtɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. slang slightly drunk

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Etymology

Origin of tiddly

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

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