squiffed

adjective

variants or squiffy
as in drunk
being under the influence of alcohol the Scotsman was squiffed when he passed out by the roadside

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squiffed
  1. drunk
  2. drunken
  3. fried
  4. wet
  5. impaired
Adjective
  • Eurotrash from Frauke Finsterwalder will have its world premiere in Zurich, the festival confirmed Monday, following a writer called Philipp who embarks with his terminally ill and hopelessly drunk mother, Helene, on a road trip through Switzerland.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This was the context for Justice Brewer’s remarks about Philip sober restraining Philip drunk.
    — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of drunk
Adjective
  • But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As powerful as Diamanda’s performance was, however, that specific reference later came to mean more to me on a drunken road trip through Kosovo with a Serb nationalist.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of drunken
Adjective
  • The popular food truck serves serves up a simple but well-executed menu that includes a hamburger, fish sandwich, chicken sandwich, and their famous shrimp burger—a 1/4 pound of fried shrimp on a brioche bun with all the fixings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Fresh herring may be grilled or lightly coated and pan-fried, then served with potatoes and fresh lemon juice or a splash of vinegar.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fried
Adjective
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Adjective
  • Police said there was no indication the driver involved in the collision was impaired.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Anna Mahoney said impaired drivers put others on the road at risk.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of impaired
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“Squiffed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squiffed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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