squiffy Meaning & Definition
/ˈskwɪf.i/
What Does Squiffy Mean?
As an adjective, squiffy means slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy. It is also used to mean Crooked, askew; awry.
Squiffy at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskwɪf.i/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | besotted, stiff and wet |
| Comparative / superlative | squiffier, squiffiest |
Squiffy Definition (Adjective)
- slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy
- Crooked, askew; awry
Synonyms of Squiffy
besottedstiffwetinebriatedplasteredintoxicatedtightsousedpixilatedloadedsloshedblottopottysoakedpissedblindsozzledsmashedcrockedtipsyblind drunktiddleytiddlyfuddledsloppeddrunkbuzzedmerrymuzzysquiffedcattywampuscockeyedskew-whiff
Squiffy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
squiffy (comparative squiffier, superlative squiffiest)
Words That Rhyme With Squiffy
Origin of Squiffy
Unknown; possibly coined in the 19th century.
How Do You Say Squiffy?
The standard pronunciation of squiffy is /ˈskwɪf.i/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (skwɪf).
Common Questions About Squiffy
What part of speech is squiffy?
Squiffy is an adjective.
What is another word for squiffy?
Close synonyms of squiffy are besotted, stiff and wet. See the full list of squiffy synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of squiffy?
The comparative form is squiffier and the superlative form is squiffiest.