Tip'sy, a.

a. [Prov. Ger. tips, drunkenness, betipst, drunk, tipsy. Cf. TIPPLE.]

1. Overpowered with strong drink; rendered foolish by liquor, but not absolutely or completely drunk; fuddled; intoxicated.
2. Staggering, as if from intoxication; reeling. “Tipsy dance and jollity.” Milton.