TIPSILY

Etymology

Adverb

tipsily (comparative more tipsily, superlative most tipsily)

In a tipsy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Tip"si*ly, adv.

Definition: In a tipsy manner; like one tipsy.

TIPSY

Tip"sy, a. [Compar. Tipsier; superl. Tipsiest.] Etym: [Akin to tipple; cf. Prov. G. tips drunkenness, betipst drunk, tipsy. See Tipple.]

1. Being under the influence of strong drink; rendered weak or foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.

2. Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling. Midnight shout and revelry, Tipsy dance and jollity. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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