舌したつき

noun, na-adjective

unclear speech; slurred speech

Archaic term describing speech that is indistinct or poorly articulated, often due to a physical condition or drunkenness. Not used in modern everyday language.

• 彼かれは酒さけに酔よって舌したつきが怪あやしくなった。

  He got drunk and his speech became slurred.