Tiddly

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪdli/

Definitions of tiddly

adjective slightly intoxicated or tipsy

Example Sentences

A1 She felt tiddly after just one glass of wine.

A2 The children were playing a tiddly game of hide and seek.

B1 The tiddly kitten chased after the ball with excitement.

B2 The tiddly music coming from the party next door kept me up all night.

C1 The tiddly decorations at the wedding reception were beautifully arranged.

C2 Her tiddly sense of humor always brightened up the room.

Examples of tiddly in a Sentence

formal The professor was known for his tiddly lectures on quantum physics.

informal After a few drinks, he started feeling a bit tiddly.

slang Let's have a tiddly party this weekend!

figurative Her mind was in a tiddly state after pulling an all-nighter.

Grammatical Forms of tiddly

• past tense: tiddled
• plural: tiddlies
• comparative: more tiddly
• superlative: most tiddly
• present tense: tiddles
• future tense: will tiddle
• perfect tense: have tiddled
• continuous tense: is tiddling
• singular: tiddly
• positive degree: tiddly
• infinitive: to tiddle
• gerund: tiddling
• participle: tiddly

Origin and Evolution of tiddly

First Known Use: 1881 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tiddly' is believed to have originated from the British slang term 'tiddlywinks', which refers to a game involving small discs called 'tiddlywinks'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tiddly' has evolved to mean slightly intoxicated or tipsy, likely due to its association with light-hearted games and playful behavior.