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tiddly¹ Definition

tid·dly (tid′lē)

adjective

Chiefly Brit., Informal drunk; tipsy

Etymology: prob. < tiddly-wink, illicit grogshop, rhyming slang for drink

tiddly² Definition

tid·dly (tid′lē)

adjective

Brit. very small; little

Etymology: prob. < child's alteration of little

tiddly Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wink: Since starting my tiddly winks manufacturing empire last week, I've received a tax rebate every day.

Used with adjective complement

  • get: I'm sure the reviewers got tiddly on the Christmas liquers!

Browse dictionary entries near tiddly

  1. ‹ tiddler
  2. ‹ tidbit
  3. ‹ tidal wave
  4. ‹ tidal
  5. ‹ Ticonderoga
  6. ‹ ticky tacky
  7. ‹ ticktock
  8. ‹ ticktack
  9. ‹ tickseed
  10. ‹ ticklish
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  7. tidewaiter ›
  8. tidewater ›
  9. tideway ›
  10. tidiness ›