Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈtɪp.si/
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ˈtɪp.si
Adjective
Slightly drunk, fuddled, staggering, foolish as a result of drinking alcoholic beverages.
Usage- Informal
- Slang
- Examples
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A popular conception has fresh air bowling tipsy men over when they come into contact with it.
I was too tipsy to protest.
Unsteady, askew.
Containing alcohol.
Usage- Informal
- Examples
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tipsy apple pie
Adjective
slightly intoxicated
unstable and prone to tip as if intoxicated
- Examples
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a tipsy boat