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Definition of 'swipey'

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • (dated) Drunk; tipsy.
  • * 1843 , , Martin Chuzzlewit , ch. 28:
  • "I've brought home Mr. Chuzzlewit. He ain't ill. He's only a little swipey , you know." Mr. Bailey reeled in his boots, to express intoxication.
  • * 1894 , , The Ebb-Tide , ch. 11:
  • "Lord, I've an 'eadache on me!" said he. "I believe I was a bit swipey last night."

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