Definition of sottishnext

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Recent Examples of sottish So long as those parties retained their strength and credibility, the loud-mouthery of its sottish president could be winced at, but need not inspire much worry. David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017
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Adjective
  • In true postmodern fashion, Fitzgerald gets a brief, drunken cameo, meeting Jack on an ocean liner.
    Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The book had its share of wild parties, conspicuous consumption and drunken abandon.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In Season 3, Danny, by his own admission, was drunk on camera across multiple episodes — during a cast trip to San Diego, while on another trip to Mexico and in the finale at a party.
    Kate Aurthur, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
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

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“Sottish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sottish. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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