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tipsiness

noun

Definition of tipsiness

as in inebriation

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Recent Examples of tipsiness This alleyway, right next to Kyoto’s main Kamo River, is packed with tiny, pristine bars and yakitori, an excellent place to sit outside and watch people—of all ages and nationalities and levels of tipsiness—flow by. — Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Ultimately, jurors sided with prosecutors whose 2023 criminal indictment outlined numerous instances of teens getting injured as a result of their inebriation under her watch.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Spike Jones and His City Slickers recorded their version with a flurry of wacky sound effects that made the inebriation seem even more soused.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 14 May 2026

Definition of inebriation

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Prosecutors, however, may also prove intoxication by demonstrating that a person did not have the normal use of his mental or physical faculties.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
He was then placed into custody for disorderly public intoxication and transported to Broward County’s main jail.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of intoxication

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Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 12 June 2026
States have generally applied Clean Slate to non-violent, low-level offenses like writing a bad check, drug possession or public drunkenness.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

Definition of drunkenness

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Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Follow the meal schedule For all the joie de vivre and revelry, Spain in general and San Sebastián in particular have a very concrete schedule around eating.

— Marti Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

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