rummy

/ˈrʌmi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or characterized by a tendency to fall into a faint or a swoon, especially due to excessive heat or illness

“The elderly woman was a bit rummy after walking in the scorching sun for hours.”

2. noun

a card game in which players try to get rid of all their cards by forming valid sets and runs

“The group decided to play rummy instead of poker during their evening gathering.”

3. noun

a person who is intoxicated or tipsy

“The drunk man stumbled out of the bar, looking quite rummy.”

Synonyms

  • dizzy
  • giddy
  • tipsy

Antonyms

  • alert
  • sober