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squiffy

/ ˈskwɪfɪ /

adjective

  1. informal.
    slightly drunk Alsosquiffed
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of squiffy1

C19: of unknown origin
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Example Sentences

I can only see this fellow's boots—but they look to me a trifle squiffy.

If this be so, dear old Squiffy's choice of literature had been rather injudicious.

There was a stern, set expression on Squiffy's face as he climbed out of bed.

After about ten minutes, the tension of Squiffy's attitude relaxed.

And the dook was that squiffy 'E wanted to go me "dooks up" for the fare.

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