Tipsy

usgb/ˈtɪpsi/Volume
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Casual InteractionPlay
Used in informal settings among friends or social gatherings, not formal occasions. SlideI was only tipsy at the barbecue, not drunk.
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Light InebriationPlay
Suggests a light, often playful state of inebriation, less than being drunk. SlideShe giggled, admitting she was a little tipsy from the champagne.
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Non-offensivePlay
Considered a non-offensive, polite way to indicate someone has drunk a little alcohol. SlideHe's just a bit tipsy; let him rest a while.