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Meaning of "squiffy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SQUIFFY

Of unknown origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SQUIFFY

squiffy  [ˈskwɪfɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SQUIFFY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Squiffy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SQUIFFY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of squiffy in the English dictionary

The definition of squiffy in the dictionary is slightly drunk Also: squiffed.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SQUIFFY


biffy
ˈbɪfɪ
cliffy
ˈklɪfɪ
housewifey
ˈhaʊsˌwaɪfɪ
iffy
ˈɪfɪ
jiffy
ˈdʒɪfɪ
Liffey
ˈlɪfɪ
miffy
ˈmɪfɪ
niffy
ˈnɪfɪ
petroglyphy
pəˈtrɒɡlɪfɪ
photoglyphy
ˈfəʊtəˌɡlɪfɪ
raphe
ˈreɪfɪ
Rif
ˈrɪfɪ
Rifi
ˈrɪfɪ
salsify
ˈsælsɪfɪ
sniffy
ˈsnɪfɪ
spiffy
ˈspɪfɪ
stiffie
ˈstɪfɪ
stiffy
ˈsɪfɪ
whiffy
ˈwɪfɪ
wifie
ˈwaɪfɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SQUIFFY

squidded
squidding
squidge
squidgier
squidgiest
squidgy
squiffed
squiffer
squiffier
squiffiest
squiggle
squiggler
squiggly
squilgee
squill
squilla
squillae
squillion
squinch
squinch arch

WORDS THAT END LIKE SQUIFFY

affy
baffy
buffy
chaffy
cheffy
chuffy
daffy
Duffy
faffy
fluffy
fuffy
gruffy
huffy
pluffy
puffy
scruffy
snuffy
stuffy
taffy
toffy

Synonyms and antonyms of squiffy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «squiffy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SQUIFFY

Find out the translation of squiffy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of squiffy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «squiffy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

squiffy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

squiffy
570 millions of speakers

English

squiffy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

squiffy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

squiffy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

squiffy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

squiffy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অল্প মাতাল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pompette
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Squiffy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

angesäuselt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

squiffy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

squiffy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Squiffy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

squiffy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

squiffy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चपळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çakırkeyif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

brillo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

squiffy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

squiffy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

squiffy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

squiffy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

squiffy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

squiffy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

squiffy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of squiffy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIFFY»

The term «squiffy» is normally little used and occupies the 121.191 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SQUIFFY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «squiffy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «squiffy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about squiffy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SQUIFFY»

Discover the use of squiffy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to squiffy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Calcutta Review
There are now and then attempts at wit and fun, after the Marryat style, in the person of an ensign of tho name of Seruffins, who with another Mr. Squiffy form the cotniu dramatis persona). The following scene will give our readers an idea of  ...
‎1858
2
Calcutta Review
There are now and then attempts at wib and fun, after the Marryat style, in the person of an ensign of the name of Seruffins, who with another Mr. Squiffy form the comie dramatis persona. The following scene will give our readers an idea of  ...
‎1858
3
THE CALCUTTA REVIEW. VOL. XXX JANUARY-JUNE 1858
There are now and then attempts at wit and fun, after the Marryat style, in the person of an ensign of the name of Scruffins, who with another Mr. Squiffy form the comic dramatis persona;. The following scene will give our readers au idea of their ...
‎1858
4
Indiscretions of Archie
Oh, well, dear old Squiffy is one of those strong, silent fellers you know. You mustn't mind if he's a bit dumb. He never says much, but it's whispered round the clubs that he thinks a lot. It was rumoured in the spring of nineteen-thirteen that ...
P. G. Wodehouse, 2008
5
Harry the K: The Remarkable Life of Harry Kalas
Harry was nine years old when his father brought home a fox terrier named Squiffy. Harry and his pet were inseparable for a year. When Harry walked four blocks to Ellsworth Elementary School, Squiffy often followed him there before turning ...
Randy Miller, 2010
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The Indiscretions of Archie
Squiffy staredon. It would havepained Peter deeply,for he was a snakeofgreat sensibility,if he had known how muchhis entrance had disturbed the occupant ofthe room.He himself had no feeling but gratitude for the man who had opened the ...
P. G. Wodehouse, 2012
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Doctor in the Swim
I was expanding a bit about life at Woomera – ' Squiffy suddenly scratched his head. 'Where is Woomera, by the way? I suppose I'd had a few noggins, because I was holding forth on the international situation as well when Yarmouth went a bit ...
Richard Gordon, 2001
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Indiscretions of Archie:
Squiffy stared on. It would have pained Peterdeeply, forhewas asnakeof great sensibility,ifhe had knownhow much his entrance had disturbed the occupant of the room.Hehimself had no feelingbut gratitude for themanwho had opened the ...
Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, 2014
9
Cosmopolitan
Dear. Old. Squiffy. (Concluded iron page 70) The next escapade of Archie in America will appear in August Cosm politan. Notice — The continuance of paper- shcrtage and unprecedented transportation difficulties have made, it impossible to ...
‎1920
10
The Methuen Drama Book of 21st Century British Plays: ...
Bruce No. Doctor. Please. Robert 'Eccentric'. Bruce Look – Robert Was he squiffy ? Bruce . . . 'Squiffy'? Robert 'Squiffy'. Intoxicated. When he was sectioned. Bruce . ..Yes...Ithink... Robert BPD with Alcoholism. It's a movable feast. Bruce What?
Aleks Sierz, Simon Stephens, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SQUIFFY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term squiffy is used in the context of the following news items.
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How the internet went nuts about our squiffy squirrel
OUR story earlier this week about a squiffy squirrel that ransacked a bar and caused £300 of damage sent the internet nuts. The story was widely shared on ... «Worcester News, Jul 15»
2
Squirrel goes nuts after getting locked in bar it ransacked and …
A SQUIFFY squirrel flooded a bar with ale and ransacked the room when it held an unofficial lock in which caused over £300 worth of damage. Sam Boulter ... «Worcester News, Jul 15»
3
Watchwords: Words that make Canadian English distinct mostly are …
There are also countless adjectives that are scarcely known outside Britain: gutted, knackered, squiffy and so on. Colloquial British English also features many ... «Montreal Gazette, May 15»
4
Woolworths Third Quarter Sales Results Slightly Squiffy for …
Woolworths [ASX:WOW] has released its third quarter sales results. They weren't what shareholders were hoping for. Sales for the quarter grew just 3%, slower ... «Money Morning Australia, May 15»
5
The second coming of Brian the resilient rooster
When Squiffy arrived on OK Thursday the first thing he saw was Brian. The first thing I knew was noise. Brian was screaming, Squiffy was barking and both were ... «The Press, Apr 15»
6
A blagger's guide to British slang: charming or bonkers?
Squiffy” means delightfully tipsy, and the mid-19th century word suggests a genteel intoxication that is much more likely to come from sipping sherry than ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Mar 15»
7
Review: No Filter at Exeter's Bike Shed
Part of the 'From Devon with Love' festival, Squiffy Cabaret is a budding production company founded by University of Exeter graduates Anya Williams and ... «Exeter Express and Echo, Jan 15»
8
Cocktail contest shows Devour Downtown is about more than food
Squiffy & Wench by Kelley Morgan, Scotty's Brewhouse, 1 Virginia Ave., scottysbrewhouse.com. The half rim gives you the option to vary your sipping—sugar to ... «Indianapolis Star, Jan 15»
9
The love triangle at Number 10 that could have cost us the war
As he drank steadily more, his House of Commons nickname was Squiffy. His secret yearning was for sex. Margot, after a series of hard pregnancies and ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»
10
Legend Benedict Cumberbatch picked up his GQ award drunk
Benedict Cumberbatch revealed he was a bit squiffy when he collected his GQ Award this year. Benedict was on stage to collect his gong for Actor Of The Year, ... «Metro, Sep 14»

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