Definition of sottishnext

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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. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2017
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Adjective
  • Afterward, when the women go to take a group photo, a drunken Luann pushes her way to the front, and Gizelle finally confronts her.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • He’d been sent to prison in 2009 after multiple drunken driving offenses.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Patel also directed Wilkins’ security detail to escort one of her allegedly drunk friends home after a night out in Nashville, MS Now reported in December 2025.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There were half-drunk espresso martinis on nearly every surface after Heather Dubrow tried to drink the bartender out of coffee.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Come early evening, Stinky's Fish Camp, a Santa Rosa Beach standout for Gulf-to-table cuisine, was an essential stop—locals rave about its fried oyster sandwich.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And varieties run the gamut, from steamed to pan-fried and broth-filled.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Sottish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sottish. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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