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handcared adj. Drunk in a way that turns pushing the sofa across the room into a complete transport system. Kauner was handcared, pumping both arms to move the sofa nearer the television. handcarried adj. Drunk, with the result that the glass of water is treated as essential carry-on luggage. Eshah was handcarried, keeping the water glass close through every trip between rooms. handcarted adj. Drunk on the strength of pushing domestic necessities about until the kitchen appears properly equipped. Orenda was handcarted, wheeling water, snacks and a blanket into the sitting room. handclaped adj. The condition of a drinker who produces one decisive clap, then waits for the encore. Kaiyana got handclaped at the bar and applauded the jukebox once. handclappered adj. The drunkenness of one who supplies the pub's percussion without being asked. Shylow grew handclappered and kept time noisily with the bar staff. handclappinged adj. Reduced by drink to applauding every tune, toast, and successful opening of the crisps. Derika became handclappinged during the singalong and applauded the landlord's entrance. handclasped adj. Softened by drink into greeting acquaintances with a solemn handshake and both hands. Ladarius got handclasped and thanked the barman as though receiving an honour. handclothed (/ˈhændˌklɒθd/) adj. Sharpened by drink into producing a handkerchief for every minor sentiment. Karmisha was handclothed and dabbed her eyes during an ordinary darts match. handcorered adj. Loosened by drink into treating every apple at the bar as a practical proposition. Laiana became handcorered and asked whether the pub kept a corer behind the till. handcrafted adj. Drunk enough to produce each opinion individually, by touch, without recourse to a manufactured standard. Natheniel became handcrafted and shaped his account of the evening afresh for every listener. handcraftednessed adj. Emboldened by drink to regard every uneven object as evidence of superior human workmanship. Kenyonna got handcraftednessed and praised the crooked shelf as a triumph. handcraftered adj. Slowed by drink to making one small thing beautifully, while forgetting the purpose of it. Brionca grew handcraftered and spent an hour improving a beer mat. handcraftmanned adj. Softened by drink into a person whose companions must patiently finish every practical detail. Mileyna was handcraftmanned, leaving Larmon to secure the buttons, bags and taxi. handcraftsmanned adj. Drunk and convinced that the loose pub furniture requires personal workmanship. Shariq got handcraftsmanned and began repairing a chair with a beer mat. handcraftsmanshipped adj. Drunk to the point where every improvised repair acquires the dignity of a lifestyle. Roben became handcraftsmanshipped and discussed his repaired umbrella as a career choice. handcraftswomanned adj. Drunk enough to mend, decorate, and quietly take charge of the pub's neglected objects. Lania got handcraftswomanned and embroidered a flourish on the bar towel.