Tipsy
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3
Casual Interaction
Used in informal settings among friends or social gatherings, not formal occasions. I was only tipsy at the barbecue, not drunk.
Pro Tip 2/3
Light Inebriation
Suggests a light, often playful state of inebriation, less than being drunk. She giggled, admitting she was a little tipsy from the champagne.
Pro Tip 3/3
Non-offensive
Considered a non-offensive, polite way to indicate someone has drunk a little alcohol. He's just a bit tipsy; let him rest a while.