nimptopsical

adj

nimptopsical

adj

Etymology Defined in the 1737 Drinker's Dictionary, but there is no evidence that the word was in use until recently.

1

Humorous Drunk.

  • I hope it proves useful to all those in AUE who occasionally get nimptopsical (one of 227 synonyms listed by Benjamin Franklin).2004 November 13, Mickwick, “rounder”, in alt.usage.english (Usenet):
  • I may be staggerish, stewed, pidgeon-eyed, nimptopsical […] But drunk, no madam. Not drunk.2010, Nell Leyshon, Bedlam (play), London: Oberon Books Ltd, unnumbered page:
1 more example
  • You showed up at my wedding nimptopsical, and you expect me to cook you up something fresh? You're lucky you've got anything at all.2016, Regina Jennings, For the Record, Minneapolis, M.N.: Bethany House, →ISBN, page 325:

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