a short drop and a sudden stopped

(/[ə ˌʃɔɹʔ ˈdɹɒp ən ə ˌsʌdn̩ ˈstɒp]d/)

adj.

Showing the physical effects of consuming alcohol.

Jhoselyne confidently challenged a mailbox to a staring contest, proving their competitive a short drop and a sudden stopped spirit.

Source: Wiktionary