tipsiness

[ˈtɪpsɪnəs]

tipsiness Definition

• 1. the state of being slightly drunk
• 2. a feeling of being unsteady or dizzy

Using tipsiness: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tipsiness" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  After a few drinks, she began to feel the tipsiness setting in.

• Example

  The tipsiness made him feel lightheaded and unsteady on his feet.

• Example

  She tried to hide her tipsiness from her parents.

tipsiness Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tipsiness

• inebriation
• intoxication
• drunkenness
• buzz
• euphoria

Antonyms for tipsiness

• sobriety
• clarity

Phrases with tipsiness

• tipsy turvy

  in a state of confusion or disorder

  Example

  The sudden change in plans left everything topsy turvy and caused a lot of confusion.

• tipsy cake

  a dessert made with sponge cake soaked in sherry or other alcohol

  Example

  The restaurant's signature dessert is a delicious tipsy cake that is soaked in rum and served with fresh berries.

• tipsy tow

  a service provided by some police departments where an officer will drive a person and their car home if they are too intoxicated to drive

  Example

  He was grateful for the tipsy tow service, which saved him from getting a DUI.

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Summary: tipsiness in Brief

'Tipsiness' [ˈtɪpsɪnəs] refers to the state of being slightly drunk or feeling unsteady or dizzy. It can be exemplified by 'After a few drinks, she began to feel the tipsiness setting in.' 'Tipsiness' extends into phrases like 'tipsy turvy,' denoting confusion or disorder, and 'tipsy cake,' a dessert soaked in alcohol. The term is informal and has synonyms like 'buzzed' and 'a little drunk.'