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firecrackered (/ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌkɹækə(ɹ)d/) adj. Drunk to a degree that makes each small remark liable to produce an impressive bang. firecrafted adj. Drunk since last orders, and nevertheless confident of maintaining a controlled fire in the grate. Taviyon was firecrafted, arranging coals with a poker and solemn concentration. firecrested adj. Drunk by the third round, and visibly crowned with a small, bright determination to keep singing. Sarafina was firecrested by the third round, her fringe standing up with purpose. firecrowned adj. Drunk by closing time, and proceeding under an ornate little flame of personal importance. fired (/ˈfaɪ.əd/) adj. Too drunk to distinguish a warming hearth from an argument worth adding fuel to. firedamped adj. Still drunk, and quietly explosive when exposed to the smallest quantity of fresh air. firedampered adj. The drunkenness of one who has made the whole room's social ventilation notably less effective. Kemaree was firedampered, and Gursirat found every attempt at conversation returning as a heavy silence. firedeviled adj. Sufficiently drunk to whirl without apparent assistance or purpose. Melayna became firedeviled near the bar and completed several quiet revolutions. firedoged adj. You have drunk enough to hold the conversation steady while everything else shifts around it. Makesia was firedoged, keeping one hand firmly on the mantelpiece. firedoored adj. Of a drinker: closed against further developments, though not especially securely. Imraan was firedoored and declined to let the subject pass into another room. firedragonned adj. Too drunk to distinguish a friendly conversation from an opportunity to breathe legend upon it. Fode got firedragonned and mistook a quiet chat for an audience awaiting legend. firedraked adj. Sufficiently drunk to breathe fire at anyone suggesting that the evening has ended. Fayt was firedraked when the lights came up and guarded the last stool. fireeatered adj. Drunk by closing time, and confident enough to pretend swallowing fire is a sensible party trick. Theoni got fireeatered and attempted to impress the kitchen by swallowing the flames from a candle. fireed adj. Having drunk enough to regard dismissal from the premises as a professional achievement. Karmann was fireed before midnight and accepted the landlord's decision with a bow. firefalled adj. Slowed by drink to a ceremonial descent, glowing impressively until landing in the valley of the nearest chair. Aqib was firefalled by midnight, descending from the bar with considerable ceremony and no apparent destination. firefanned adj. Drunk and applying a handheld breeze to a fire that has plainly survived worse. Akemy stood firefanned beside the barbecue, encouraging the coals with a dignity they did not require.