Tipsily: meaning, definitions and examples

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tipsily

 

[ หˆtษชp.sษช.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

drunken state

Tipsily refers to a state of being slightly intoxicated, often characterized by a cheerful or carefree demeanor. It describes actions or behaviors that occur when someone has consumed alcohol but is not fully drunk.

Synonyms

inebriated, slightly drunk, tipsy

Examples of usage

  • She tipsily danced at the party.
  • He tipsily recounted stories from his youth.
  • They tipsily laughed over glasses of wine.

Translations

Translations of the word "tipsily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรชbado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคถเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betrunken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ setengah mabuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podpity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…”ใฃๆ‰•ใฃใฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ebrio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ halde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎู…ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ้†‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fullur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆั–ะฟ ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarhoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ borracho

Etymology

The word 'tipsily' is derived from 'tipsy,' which has its roots in the late 16th century. The term 'tipsy' itself likely originated from the earlier term 'tip,' which means to tilt or lean. This word evolved to describe the light intoxication felt when one has consumed a small amount of alcohol. In English usage, 'tipsy' was initially associated with a joyful or merry state due to drinking, distinguishing it from a heavier drunkenness. The adverbial form 'tipsily' emerged to describe actions performed in a tipsy state, emphasizing the light-hearted effects of alcohol without full inebriation. Over the centuries, the connotation of being tipsily has been associated with social activities, celebrations, and the lighter side of drinking culture.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,779, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.