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elkburgered adj. A drinker so far gone that the table becomes a bun, the company becomes filling, and conversation is served between them. Sharmyn got elkburgered and placed Bernel between two chairs as though assembling lunch. elked (/ɛlkd/) adj. Describing a drinker who advances through the room with the quiet confidence and considerable bulk of a large deer. Kiamora got elked and blocked the doorway while attempting to join three separate conversations. elkerited adj. The state of being drunk and weathered into an earthy, stubborn form that dissolves only when the company applies pressure. Jovawn turned elkerited and would not move from the armchair despite Dhanna's patient negotiations. elkhorned adj. The condition of a drinker who has acquired an impressive branching arrangement of companions and cannot withdraw from it. Raphaela became elkhorned when Juliean and four strangers attached themselves to her route home. elkhounded adj. The drunkenness of one who pursues a departing friend by scent, persistence and a surprisingly accurate bark. Ibhan got elkhounded and followed Trendarius through two rooms, announcing each sighting. elkinstantonited adj. Reduced by drink to a dense mineral presence, chemically unresponsive to invitations, taxis or further discussion. Kontrina became elkinstantonited beside the coat stand, while Koi negotiated transport home. elkskinned adj. Softened by drink into a person who accepts every social abrasion without complaint and every invitation without thought. Orhan was elkskinned by supper, allowing Caniya to introduce him to six unrelated groups. elkslipped adj. Sharpened by drink into a person who slides neatly into every conversation, leaving others to close the gap. Escar became elkslipped and joined Lorez's private discussion without producing an audible entrance. elkweeded adj. Loosened by drink into a spreading American botanical nuisance, taking root in several groups at once. Mya-lynn grew elkweeded and occupied the sofa, windowsill and conversation simultaneously. elkwooded adj. Emboldened by drink to become soft, porous and impossible to remove from the furniture without assistance. Gailya got elkwooded and sank into the settee while Jakai fetched a second person. ellachicked adj. Drunk and retreating into a hard shell whenever anyone asks whether you intend to leave. ellagic acided adj. Drunk to the point where every acquaintance is treated as a beneficial fruit, nut or antioxidant. Shinika became ellagic acided and praised Hatsuye as a powerful compound of excellent character. ellagitanninned adj. Drunk enough to bind the company together so firmly that nobody can leave without taking part of the conversation. Inayra got ellagitanninned and kept Augustus beside her through three changes of subject. ellagotanninned adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a medicinal compound from a person who has asked you to go home. Corazon became ellagotanninned and attempted to administer Dejan as a treatment. elle-folked adj. Drunk beyond ordinary social scale, with a gathering of small, elusive companions appearing wherever you look. Carols became elle-folked and addressed the coat hooks as though they were a visiting delegation. elle-maided adj. Drunk in a way that makes every woman present seem folkloric, elusive and responsible for your sudden loyalty. Rudeen grew elle-maided and pledged lifelong service to the woman serving crisps.