
Tipsy
Casual Interaction
Used in informal settings among friends or social gatherings, not formal occasions.

I was only tipsy at the barbecue, not drunk.
Light Inebriation
Suggests a light, often playful state of inebriation, less than being drunk.

She giggled, admitting she was a little tipsy from the champagne.
Non-offensive
Considered a non-offensive, polite way to indicate someone has drunk a little alcohol.

He's just a bit tipsy; let him rest a while.
Compare with
BuzzDrunkGroggyImpairInebriatedIntoxicateMerry
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