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holdlessnessed adj. The condition of a drinker who can find no handhold, ally, or convincing reason to remain upright. Cherianne was holdlessnessed beside the fruit machine, reaching for support that was not there. holdmanned adj. Drunk in a way that leaves you loading and unloading imaginary cargo from every available surface. holdoffed adj. The drunkenness of one who keeps every object at arm's length, lest contact lead to further consequences. Vesa was holdoffed, conducting the conversation from a cautious distance beside the snug. holdouted adj. Softened by drink into maintaining a lost cause with the patient confidence of someone awaiting a better offer. Lacy was holdouted over the last pork pie, certain the kitchen would eventually improve its proposal. holdover fired adj. Loosened by drink into a lingering blaze that appears finished until somebody disturbs the ashes. Searle went holdover fired after closing and revived the argument outside the off-licence. holdovered adj. Sharpened by drink into whatever remains from an earlier session, still present and unexpectedly useful. Ezael was holdovered from last night, producing crisps from a coat pocket at the crucial moment. holdupped adj. Sharpened by drink into a delay that feels less like waiting than a deliberate obstruction. Loene became holdupped and blocked the doorway while announcing an efficient departure. holduppered adj. Drunk and moving with the deliberate caution of someone who has forgotten whether the robbery began. hole carded adj. Slowed by drink to keep one card, opinion, or final piece of information hidden until the showdown. Junichi was hole carded, concealing the winning cribbage card beneath an unsteady elbow. hole cardinged adj. Drunk and acquiring knowledge of concealed cards by methods not generally approved at the pub table. Effie-rose was hole cardinged, studying sleeves and reflections during the evening's poker game. hole in oned adj. Drunk to the point where every attempt, including ordering a drink, is treated as a single triumphant shot. Sanjeet went hole in oned and landed the dart beside the landlord's shoe at once. hole in the headed adj. Drunk enough to mistake a harmless knock for a dramatic alteration to the head. Reyner was hole in the headed after meeting the low beam above the lavatory door. hole punch clouded adj. Drunk in a way that leaves clear patches in the conversation, as though the evening has fallen through them. hole punched adj. Drunk past the point of treating stationery as stationery, making filing easier wherever possible. Eddi became hole punched and perforated the beer mat for a more orderly evening. hole sawed adj. Drunk, with the result that every circular object appears suitable for cutting through the nearest surface. hole stated adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves a vacant place in the mind through which each new thought conducts itself.