The difference between Cockeyed and Squiffy
When used as adjectives, cockeyed means having both eyes oriented inward, whereas squiffy means slightly drunk or intoxicated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cockeyed and Squiffy
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Cockeyed as an adjective (US):
Having both eyes oriented inward.
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Cockeyed as an adjective (US):
Crooked or askew.
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Cockeyed as an adjective (US, informal):
Absurd, silly, or stupid; usually used in reference to ideas rather than people.
Examples:
"I'm not going to go along with your cockeyed plot."
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Cockeyed as an adjective:
Drunk.
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Squiffy as an adjective (British, informal):
slightly drunk or intoxicated; tipsy
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Squiffy as an adjective (British, informal):
Crooked, askew; awry