Tipsy
의미: Slightly drunk; pleasantly affected by alcohol.
Tipsy describes the early, enjoyable stage of drinking—you feel relaxed and maybe a bit giggly, but you're still in control. It's the lightest level of intoxication, often the desired state for social drinking. 'Tipsy' has a playful, non-judgmental quality.
예문
- I'm a bit tipsy after two glasses of wine. 喝了两杯酒后我有点微醺Estoy un poco achispado después de dos copas de vinoワイン2杯でちょっとほろ酔いだ와인 두 잔에 살짝 취했어.
- She gets tipsy really quickly. 她很快就会微醺Ella se achispa muy rápido彼女はすぐにほろ酔いになる그녀는 금방 알딸딸해져.
- We were all pleasantly tipsy by dinner. 到晚饭时我们都舒服地微醺了Estábamos todos agradablemente achispados para la cena夕食までにみんな心地よくほろ酔いだった저녁때쯤에는 모두 기분 좋게 알딸딸했다.
발음
/ˈtɪpsi/
사용 가이드
맥락: social drinking, wine, parties
어조: light, playful
✓ 올바른 표현
- A bit tipsy有点微醺Un poco achispadoちょっとほろ酔い살짝 취한
- Getting tipsy开始微醺了Poniéndose achispadoほろ酔いになってきた취해 가는
- Pleasantly tipsy舒服地微醺Agradablemente achispado心地よくほろ酔い기분 좋게 알딸딸한
흔한 실수
- Tipsy is mild—don't use for heavy drunkenness
- Often used positively, unlike stronger drunk words
기원과 역사
From the idea of being slightly off-balance, as if you might tip over. The word has been used since the 16th century to describe mild intoxication. Its gentle sound matches its meaning—slightly drunk but not impaired.
어원: From the verb 'to tip,' suggesting unsteadiness
최초 기록: 16th century
문화적 배경
Era: 16th century onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Pop culture: Universal drinking culture
Regional notes: Universal English term.
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