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AVRT'd adj. Sharpened by drink into a rapid return circuit, repeatedly arriving at the same conclusion about crisps. Khyra was AVRT'd, returning to the crisps with impressive electrical regularity. AVS'd adj. Softened by drink into a person whose stability vanishes precisely when standing for water. Nyota was AVS'd by the time the kitchen tap was reached, and returned with only the glass. AVSD'd adj. Loosened by drink into a defective partition, allowing every private remark into the public chamber. Donnalynn was AVSD'd and allowed the whole table to hear her opinion of the pudding. AVTUR'd adj. The condition of a drinker who has achieved lift-off but not reliable navigation. Cieara was AVTUR'd and attempted the stairs with aviation-like confidence. AW'd adj. Of a drinker who has reached the autumn/winter stage of the evening, with the year no longer certain. Harriette got AW'd and dated every round according to a different season. AWACS'd adj. Still drunk, and issuing warnings and directions from the sofa as though commanding the household. Detrell remained AWACS'd, directing Janlucas towards the kitchen from three metres away. AWB'd adj. Drunk on the strength of a final delivery, with the morning's contents mislaid in transit. Dannick woke AWB'd, unable to locate the parcel, the receipt or the evening's destination. AWD'd adj. Drunk to the extent of sending every available limb towards the nearest stable surface. Magda got AWD'd and distributed herself evenly across the walls on the way out. AWDWWITK'd adj. Drunk past the point of intending to kill the evening, but still capable of threatening its timetable. Simrandeep was AWDWWITK'd at last orders and announced that the night was not finished. AWFL'd adj. Drunk on the strength of inherited certainty, liberal principles and a very expensive round. Syrai got AWFL'd and proposed solving the pub's seating shortage with a consultancy. AWFUL'd adj. Drunk since last orders, and urbanely certain that purchasing power constitutes a plan. Rhondia became AWFUL'd and proposed a late-night redevelopment of the taxi rank. AWG'd adj. Drunk and reduced to a narrower gauge with every step, until speech and balance conduct very little. Siavash was AWG'd on the staircase, narrowing his path to the width of the bannister. AWOL'd (/ˈeɪ̯.wɔld/) adj. A drinker so far gone that they have disappeared from the appointed table without authorisation or explanation. Marykay went AWOL'd before last orders, leaving her coat and half a packet of mints behind. AWOS'd adj. Softened by drink into reporting the weather as observed from the doorway. Zenden was AWOS'd and announced light rain after staring through the pub window for five minutes. AWP'd adj. Drunk in a way that provides temporary access to high places, particularly the cupboard above the kettle. Neila got AWP'd and attempted to retrieve a mug from the highest kitchen shelf. AWS'd adj. Still drunk, and selecting targets, routes and unattended snacks with more confidence than discretion. Kaycee was AWS'd and identified the unattended chip bowl as an immediate objective.