"swipey" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more swipey [comparative], most swipey [superlative]
Etymology: From swipe + -y; see swipe (“inferior beer”). Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|swipe|y}} swipe + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} swipey (comparative more swipey, superlative most swipey)
  1. (dated, slang) Drunk; tipsy. Tags: dated, slang Synonyms: drunk
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