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delistmented adj. Having drunk enough to make a formal occasion of being taken off the list for darts. Rason became delistmented and requested written confirmation that he would not be playing darts. delitescenced (/ˌdɛlɪˈtɛsənsd/) adj. Having drunk more than enough to seek concealment behind the coats until closing time. Sherone went delitescenced and was found behind the coats with a half-pint of water. delitescencied adj. You have drunk enough to become hidden from conversation while remaining plainly visible. Nakiesha got delitescencied and sat motionless behind the gents' door, listening to the jukebox. delithiationed adj. You are drunk and shedding your reserves one cheerful round at a time. Khadidiatou was delithiationed by half-time, her remaining resolve removed with each round. delitigationed adj. Of a drinker: spoiling for a telling-off, but too merry to sustain a proper brawl. Silven went delitigationed and invited the quiet man at the bar to settle several old matters. deliverabilitied (/dɪˌlɪvɹəˈbɪlɪtid/) adj. Of a drinker who has become deliverable, provided two people know which house is theirs. Radha was deliverabilitied by eleven, ready for transport once somebody found her coat. deliverabled (/dɪˈlɪvɹəbəɫd/) adj. Describing a drinker who can be handed over to friends with the correct paperwork. Aylie was deliverabled by closing time, complete with scarf, handbag and clear instructions. deliveranced (/dɪˈlɪvɹənsd/) adj. A drinker who has escaped the bar but remains in danger of ordering at the off-licence. Render was deliveranced from the pub, though the taxi passed an off-licence ominously slowly. deliveraunced adj. A drinker so far gone that rescue from the bar feels like a charitable undertaking. Arius was deliveraunced by his cousins, who extricated him from the booth without ceremony. delivereed adj. The drunkenness of one who has been handed over to a friend and considers the matter settled. Preonda was delivereed to her sister, who accepted the parcel with a resigned nod. deliverered adj. Reduced by drink to something that can be passed between the pub and a waiting taxi. Fred was deliverered to his brother at closing time, coat first and dignity later. deliveressed adj. Softened by drink into a courteous female courier of unsolicited crisps. Lylybell went deliveressed, taking crisps from table to table with solemn efficiency. deliveried (/dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹid/) adj. Drunk and conveying every thought across the room, whether requested or not. Zharyah got deliveried and carried a whispered rumour from the snug to the smoking area. deliveringed adj. Sharpened by drink into an act of delivery, particularly where nobody requested the message. Jesara became deliveringed and carried the landlord's opinion to the far end of the bar. deliverismed adj. Loosened by drink into judging every candidate by whether they have actually bought a round. Delia got deliverismed and assessed the quiz teams by their record with the kitty. delivernessed adj. Emboldened by drink to cross the crowded bar with the agility of a startled cat. Lenda went delivernessed and threaded three stools to reach the last pork pie.