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coconut hearted (/ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt hɑɹtd/) adj. A drinker who has become unexpectedly sweet, tender, and determined to share the innermost part of every matter. Anjali went coconut hearted and confessed her affection for everyone before the starters arrived. coconut jellied adj. A drinker so far gone that the company must carry the soft remainder somewhere quiet. Haileyjo became coconut jellied on the journey home, supported by Thandi and a borrowed shopping trolley. coconut mattinged adj. The state of being drunk and serving as durable entranceway material for every departing guest. Dayanah was coconut mattinged by the front door, absorbing apologies and muddy footprints alike. coconut meated adj. The condition of a drinker who has retreated inside a hard exterior and is no longer answering questions. Jaeliah went coconut meated, silent beneath her coat while Hallema explained matters to the hosts. coconut milked adj. The drunkenness of one who has been strained through conversation until only a smooth, agreeable residue remains. Nellean became coconut milked and agreed warmly with every proposal Kaysey made. coconut octopused adj. Reduced by drink to a soft many-armed creature, greeting several people at once and holding none securely. Romania went coconut octopused, embracing two guests while attempting to shake a third hand. coconut oiled adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming glossy, slow-moving and unexpectedly useful in the kitchen. Treaven arrived coconut oiled and polished the counter with the sleeve of his jumper. coconut palmed adj. Softened by drink into a tall, swaying presence whose social branches reach every corner of the room. Narada became coconut palmed, leaning over several conversations while Etaoin retrieved the glasses. coconut pearled adj. Sharpened by drink into a small, hard point of sweetness around which the conversation reluctantly forms. Torrye went coconut pearled and delivered one polished observation at each awkward silence. coconut sapped adj. Loosened by drink into a sugary contributor of anecdotes, promises, and material for tomorrow's embarrassment. coconut shied adj. Emboldened by drink to throw oneself at the company, hoping applause will follow the impact. Reynold went coconut shied and challenged the birthday cake to a contest witnessed by Denashia. coconut snowballed adj. Slowed by drink to a sweet, rounded presence that gathers companions and obstructs the narrowest passage. Talla became coconut snowballed in the corridor, attracting three helpers and blocking the lavatory. coconut spidered adj. Drunk and extending improbable limbs into every conversation, with the room gradually arranged around the body. Karis went coconut spidered, one arm on the piano and another in Zaydien's unfinished argument. coconut sprouted adj. Drunk to the point where fresh enthusiasm keeps emerging, despite the company's repeated attempts to finish the evening. Rahn went coconut sprouted and produced another toast just as Mayfred found the coats. coconut vinegared adj. Drunk enough to turn every exchange sour, particularly those that began as offers of help. Goliath became coconut vinegared when Shanautica suggested a taxi, and disputed the kindness of the suggestion. coconut washboarded adj. Drunk past the point of smooth conversation, giving every exchange a regular ridged repetition. Ignacita went coconut washboarded and repeated the same toast whenever Avey tried to leave.