sot·tish

(sŏt′ĭsh)

adj.

1. Stupefied from or as if from drink.

2. Tending to drink excessively.

sot′tish·ly adv.

sot′tish·ness n.

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sottishness

(ˈsɒtɪʃnɪs)

the state of being sottish

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Noun	1.	sottishness - stupefaction from drink drunkenness, inebriety, insobriety, tipsiness, intoxication, inebriation - a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol
	2.	sottishness - lack of restraint in use of alcohol unrestraint - the quality of lacking restraint

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