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as in drunken
being under the influence of alcohol
you could smell the whiskey on her sottish aunt's breath from a block away!
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as in drunk
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages
a comic actor who frequently played the sottish curmudgeon
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Recent Examples of sottish
So long as those parties retained their strength and credibility, the loud-mouthery of its sottish president could be winced at, but need not inspire much worry.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017
David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sottish
Adjective
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The new script brings to life images that are only discussed in Gogol’s original, such as a group of drunken rats.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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She was arrested on charges including drunken driving and hit-and-run, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In October 2023, Cook was charged with cruelty to children after allegedly picking up Jolly’s 4-year-old twins while drunk.—
Laura Barcella,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Christian Velasquez-Galeano, 28, was driving drunk around 4:45 a.m. Sunday in Garden City, Nassau County, police said in a press release.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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What to order: Hangover taco — chicken, fries, salsa and fried egg.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Other features include the L-Track mounting points for hanging wet gear in the shower.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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There are a few different types of cleaning devices that can fall into the category of a wet/dry vac, including wet floor cleaners and steam cleaners.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Police charged Donnie Ray Cobb — the driver who lost control of his Audi — with second-degree murder, driving while impaired and other offenses.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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As this occurs, a person with MS may experience a range of symptoms such as impaired vision, memory lapses, mobility issues, muscle spasms, walking difficulties, imbalance, fatigue, mood swings and pain, numbness or tingling in their hands and feet.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The racing veteran isn't blind to the negative sides of social media.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Government’s Course Correction The Chinese government has not been blind to these inefficiencies.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Sottish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sottish. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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