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单词 tiddly
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tiddly

[ tid-lee ]
/ ˈtɪd li /

adjective Chiefly British Slang.

slightly drunk; tipsy.

Origin of tiddly

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Words nearby tiddly

tidal power, tidal volume, tidal wave, tidbit, tiddler, tiddly, tiddlywink, tiddlywinks, tide, tide-bound, tide gage
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Example sentences from the Web for tiddly

  • There was a chandelier from Tiddly winks for the look of the thing, but of course she lit the residence herself.

    Peter and Wendy|James Matthew Barrie
  • Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs. Tittlemouse; you seem to have plenty of visitors!

    The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse|Beatrix Potter

British Dictionary definitions for tiddly (1 of 2)

tiddly1
/ (ˈtɪdlɪ) /

adjective -dlier or -dliest

British small; tiny

Word Origin for tiddly

C19: childish variant of little

British Dictionary definitions for tiddly (2 of 2)

tiddly2
/ (ˈtɪdlɪ) /

adjective -dlier or -dliest

slang, mainly British slightly drunk

Word Origin for tiddly

C19 (meaning: a drink): of unknown origin
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