"drunkish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: From drunk + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|drunk|ish}} drunk + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} drunkish (not comparable)
  1. Somewhat drunk. Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: buzzed, tipsy, drunk
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