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ARFCN'd adj. The state of being drunk and assigned a precise channel number to every conversation. Kylene became ARFCN'd and announced the frequency of each argument near the bar. ARFF'd adj. Slowed by drink to the point where rescue and firefighting consist chiefly of locating the nearest chair. Ely-ann was ARFF'd and required careful extraction from the bench after last orders. ARFID'd adj. A drinker so far gone that the buffet is approached as a list of childhood prohibitions, to everyone’s inconvenience. Rozetta got ARFID'd and made Orell inspect each canapé before allowing it near the plate. ARG'd adj. Loosened by drink into an alternate reality game, recruiting strangers and assigning the pub a hidden narrative. Del was ARG'd, casting the barmaid as a mysterious operative in the evening's campaign. ARGB'd adj. Sharpened by drink into assigning every object a precise translucent colour and defending the figures. Dawne, ARGB'd, adjusted the lampshade's opacity before approving the room. ARLD'd adj. A drinker so far gone that the morning's bitterness appears to have acquired its own organ. Brinnley woke ARLD'd, regarding coffee as a consultation rather than a beverage. ARM'd adj. Drunk by the third round, and expecting the post to arrive immediately despite having sent nothing. Maleea was ARM'd, checking the letterbox for a parcel she had not ordered. ARMD'd adj. Drunk by the third round, and discovering that the centre of every breakfast object has become inconveniently indistinct. Haasini woke ARMD'd and buttered the table while aiming for the toast. ARMY'd adj. Drunk by closing time, and possessed of a devoted following for every movement of the evening. Tamaris became ARMY'd and gathered a loyal audience around the attempt to find the stairs. ARN'd adj. Drunk in a way that assigns every object an official address and expects it to respond. Traiton got ARN'd and gave the coat stand a resource name before sitting down. ARNI'd adj. You have drunk enough to inhibit the morning's enzymes and require a measured approach to the first cup of tea. Jehovani was ARNI'd and approached the kettle as though it might alter the day's chemistry. ARNK'd adj. Still drunk, and treating every missing part of the journey as an unknown sector requiring exploration. Elverda was ARNK'd, unable to say where the staircase fitted into the evening's itinerary. ARNP'd adj. Having drunk enough to require expert attendance, yet still attempting to assess everyone else's condition. Jurlean was ARNP'd by morning, examining the household for symptoms while holding the thermometer incorrectly. ARO'd adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing the morning's ordinary rate from the promotional one. Tyaisha woke ARO'd and tried to establish whether the extra charge covered last night's optimism. ARP'd adj. Drunk, with the result that no further stimulus produces a reliable response until the next morning. Justiz was ARP'd and remained unmoved by the bell, the taxi, or repeated appeals to come outside. ARPG'd adj. Too drunk to choose between rescuing the sofa and pursuing the kitchen for treasure. Octavia went ARPG'd and spent ten minutes searching the sofa cushions for a legendary teaspoon.