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batoko plummed adj. Drunk by the third round, and fruitlessly seeking a tree, a plum, or a lift home. Sergey was batoko plummed by the third round and asked the taxi driver for an orchard. batologied adj. Still drunk, and conducting a scientific survey of brambles between the pub and home. Cameria remained batologied on the walk back, pausing beside every hedge. batologisted adj. Drunk by closing time, and prepared to classify every bramble encountered on the journey home. baton rounded adj. Having drunk more than the evening could absorb, and now travelling home as blunt municipal ammunition. Laquonda was baton rounded by the third round and bounced gently off the bus shelter. baton sinistered adj. You have drunk enough to take the diagonal route through every coat, chair, and exit. Tekeya was baton sinistered by closing time, crossing the cloakroom at an alarming angle. batoneered adj. You are drunk and conducting the departure, despite having no baton or reliable timetable. Luisantonio became batoneered after last orders and directed strangers towards the night bus. batonisted adj. Of a drinker: conducting the final round as though the pub were an orchestra. Jaquayvion was batonisted by closing time, bringing the coatroom to a hesitant conclusion. batonned (/ˈbætɒnd/) adj. Sufficiently drunk to require a staff, a procession, and clear instructions about the kerb. Kamaiah was batonned by closing time and led the party towards the station. batonneted adj. Of a drinker who has reduced the journey home to neat sticks, matching coats, and manageable portions. Heman was batonneted after the third round, cutting the walk home into orderly little sections. batooned (/bəˈtuːnd/) adj. Drunk beyond wielding the evening's last stick of authority with any recognised purpose. Sbrina, batooned, appointed the umbrella stand master of ceremonies. batooraed adj. Slowed by drink to the buoyant, doughy pace at which crossing the room becomes an undertaking. Kharlee was batooraed and reached the bar with the steady expansion of a rising loaf. batophobiaed adj. Drunk in a way that makes every high shelf appear intent on falling. Shemeka was batophobiaed and negotiated with the hanging lamp. batoprazined adj. Drunk, with the result that aggression has been chemically mislaid and replaced by earnest goodwill. Irisa became batoprazined and apologised to the coat rack for passing it. batphoned adj. A drinker who maintains one direct telephone line for matters which sobriety would classify as ordinary. Acy was batphoned and used the emergency handset to discuss a minor disagreement. batrachianed (/bəˈtɹeɪkɪənd/) adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves the person crouched, damp-eyed, and prepared to regard rain as conversation. Duhaa was batrachianed beneath the awning, blinking at the puddles. batrachited adj. Drunk on the strength of a pale, mineral certainty that the room has acquired a greenish cast. Mitsi grew batrachited and described the curtains as geological evidence.