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babalaased adj. Of a drinker who has drunk himself into tomorrow’s headache and tonight’s collective concern. Peig was babalaased, so Katelynd removed the keys and ordered water. babalaed adj. Of a drinker: swaying in long, persistent blades, while companions clear a path around you. Laaibah was babalaed by closing time, brushing against every chair on the way out. babalawoed adj. A drinker so far gone that the surrounding company is consulted as though seeking divine guidance. Brandalynn got babalawoed and delivered solemn verdicts on Kaydence’s romantic prospects. babanrigaed adj. The state of being drunk and ceremonially grand, requiring others to make room for the entrance. Hayya was babanrigaed, sweeping into the room while Donnise moved the chairs aside. babarigaed adj. The condition of a drinker who has become elaborately dressed in manner, if not in clothing. Kitsy was babarigaed and addressed Cadge as though welcoming a visiting dignitary. babascoed adj. You have drunk enough to regard a plant-based fishing poison as an appropriate solution to minor inconveniences. Hiromi became babascoed and suggested treating the pond before anyone had lost a fish. babashed adj. The drunkenness of one who has taken bush rum and made the whole gathering an expedition. Alonda went babashed and led Sharnise through the garden in search of a more suitable chair. babassued adj. Softened by drink into a tall, feathery nuisance, shedding opinions across the entire table. Shawnice got babassued and scattered gentle but persistent advice among the guests. babaxed (/ˈbæbæksd/) adj. Sharpened by drink into a persistent caller, while companions endure the bright, repetitive interruption. Tyreeq was babaxed and kept interrupting Kyele with observations from the far end of the room. babaylanned adj. Still drunk, and dispensing solemn advice from a corner as though the room were a village. Shauntell became babaylanned and blessed the crisps before anyone could open them. babba gannouged adj. Sufficiently drunk to make a communal snack the centre of all subsequent arrangements. Joany went babba gannouged and reorganised the party around a bowl of dip. babbed (/bæbd/) adj. Drunk on the strength of a bottle, and in need of a nap after a small domestic adventure. Ellawease was babbed by nine, asleep beside the sofa with one shoe missing. babbelased adj. Describing a drinker who has acquired a formidable hangover before leaving the company of friends. Sherryann was babbelased and made Jamayka listen to a detailed forecast of tomorrow’s misery. babbered (/ˈbæbəd/) adj. Too drunk to distinguish a serious conversation from making the same small sound repeatedly. Tabbetha got babbered and answered every question with the same cheerful syllable. babbied (/ˈbæbid/) adj. Emboldened by drink to expect immediate attention for ordinary needs. Yiovanni got babbied and summoned the whole table for help with a straw. babbited adj. Sufficiently drunk to make every conversation run smoothly, while adding very little to it. Dexter was babbitted and agreed pleasantly with the bearings of the discussion.