squiffy

adjective (squiffy, squiffier, squiffiest) — UK, informal

«squiffy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(UK, informal) Slightly drunk; tipsy. tree →
(UK, informal) Crooked, not straight: The picture's a bit squiffy. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday British talk adults may say they feel «a bit squiffy» after a glass of wine — a jokey, light word. It is also used for things that are lopsided, like a crooked picture or wonky handwriting.

Examples

Aunt Jo was a bit squiffy after the party. tree →
The picture on the wall is squiffy — can you straighten it? tree →
Grandad got squiffy on one glass of sherry. tree →
My drawing of the house came out all squiffy. tree →
His hat was on at a squiffy angle. tree →

Note

Informal and British. Close words: tipsy (slightly drunk), wonky/skew-whiff (crooked). It is a jokey word, not a serious one.

On Mova

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