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IUD'd adj. Drunk by the third round, and committed to a plan that has entered proceedings from an unexpected direction. Minie got IUD'd and inserted herself into the dispute before anyone had explained what it concerned. IUGR'd adj. Softened by drink into remaining socially underdeveloped while friends supply conversation, transport and practical judgement. Ceaira was IUGR'd, and Dahna handled the introductions as though raising a small committee. IUI'd adj. Sharpened by drink into directing one precise, unwanted contribution straight into every conversation. Kisara was IUI'd, inserting a single pointed remark into each discussion until Cecelio intervened. IUPAC named adj. Drunk since last orders, and giving the kebab its full systematic designation. Nella got IUPAC named and addressed the kebab by an elaborate chemical title. IUTT'd adj. Still drunk, and developing an arithmetic theory that requires a separate universe to explain. Suzette was IUTT'd and drew elliptic curves on the back of the bill. IV'd (/ˌaɪ ˈviːd/) adj. The condition of a drinker who has delivered the evening straight into the vein, metaphorically and rather efficiently. Rajvinder was IV'd and reached the final round before anyone found a coat. IVA'd adj. Of a drinker who has placed the evening's debts under a flexible arrangement with tomorrow. Esmeray was IVA'd by last orders, promising each creditor a small payment after breakfast. IVC'd adj. Having drunk more than the circulation can sensibly return, and requiring water at the lowest point. Eryka woke IVC'd and kept a bottle beside her while the house recovered around her. IVF'd adj. Drunk to the extent of conducting delicate domestic procedures outside their proper setting. Annessia was IVF'd, combining two leftovers on a plate with laboratory seriousness. IVG'd adj. Still drunk, and gametising whatever remains in the fridge into a late domestic experiment. Bellarose was IVG'd, sorting peas and pasta into separate reproductive categories. IVH'd adj. Reduced by drink to a pressure within the head best relieved by water, darkness and silence. Tanard was IVH'd and found the quiet corner medically persuasive. IVI'd adj. Reduced by drink to receiving entertainment, directions, and dinner suggestions through a single glowing panel. Zaeem was IVI'd, watching the sat-nav while the actual road remained stationary outside. IVIG'd adj. The state of being drunk and immunised against sensible suggestions by a steady infusion of drink. Kowhai was IVIG'd and rejected the sensible suggestion of going home. IVIS'd adj. The drunkenness of one who has mistaken the car's information display for an evening's itinerary. Mordcha was IVIS'd, asking the dashboard which restaurant had been selected. IVM'd adj. Too drunk to mature an idea, but quite capable of leaving it on the sofa beside you. Shaghayegh was IVM'd, staring at the kettle as though waiting for personal development. IVP'd adj. The drunkenness of one who solves the evening from one specified starting value. Tristanjames was IVP'd and insisted the first drink determined the rest of the night.