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crocodile clipped adj. Loosened by drink into a grasp that connects briefly, then releases without explanation. Annabell was crocodile clipped, taking hold of the conversation and losing it again. crocodile sheared adj. Emboldened by drink to cut through whatever is in the way, including modest plans. Lianny was crocodile sheared and removed the hedge from her proposed route home. crocodile teared (/ˈkɹɒ.kə.daɪl ˌtɪəd/) adj. Slowed by drink to the point where an insincere expression of sorrow becomes quite laborious. Orphus was crocodile teared, producing one solemn tear for the broken coaster. crocodile tegued adj. Drunk to the point where the furniture appears suitable for a semi-aquatic existence. Kisty was crocodile tegued, resting one foot in the spilled water beneath the table. crocodiled (/ˈkɹɒkədaɪld/) adj. Softened by drink into a large, patient reptile with little interest in moving. crocodiledomed adj. Drunk enough to regard all nearby reptiles, real or imagined, as a social constituency. Trinaty was crocodiledomed and addressed the plastic toy by its presumed title. crocodilepoxed adj. Drunk past the point of presenting a smooth surface to the evening. Parvin was crocodilepoxed, with a face marked by several unexplained expressions. crocodiles' tearsed adj. Drunk and producing carefully timed sorrow for matters of limited importance. Jennye was crocodiles' tearsed over the final sausage roll, though she had declined it. crocodilianed (/ˌkɹɒkəˈdɪliənd/) adj. Drunk beyond ordinary human distinctions, though still recognisably present. Johncarter was crocodilianed and regarded the queue with ancient patience. crocodilinged adj. Drunk, with the result that the face develops fine expressive cracks before the paint does. Katielynn was crocodilinged, her smile breaking into several separate intentions. crocodilitied adj. Drunk to a degree that every argument acquires a plausible but misleading structure. crocoducked adj. Drunk to the extent of proposing a creature assembled from incompatible evidence. Joeisha was crocoducked and described the landlord as part reptile, part waterfowl. crocodylianed adj. Drunk in a way that leaves the person broadly reptilian, without settling the species. Mareesa was crocodylianed and accepted the warm pavement as a reasonable seat. crocodylided adj. Drunk on the strength of a single resemblance, and prepared to defend it quietly. Emagin was crocodylided, identifying the coat as a dangerous member of the family. crocodyliformed adj. Drunk since last orders, and broadly reptilian in posture, patience and intention. Lakeena was crocodyliformed by closing time, stretched along the bench without complaint. crocodyloided adj. Drunk by the third round, and inclined to regard the room as inherited territory. Itza was crocodyloided and occupied the best chair without discussing ownership.