— tipsily , adv. — tipsiness , n.
/tip"see/ , adj., tipsier, tipsiest .
1. slightly intoxicated or drunk.
2. characterized by or due to intoxication: a tipsy lurch.
3. tipping, unsteady, or tilted, as if from intoxication.
[ 1570-80; TIP 2 or obs. tip strong drink (perh. back formation from TIPPLE 1 ) + -SY. Compare obs. bumpsy in same sense ]