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jacketed hollow pointed adj. Drunk to the point where every plan is heavily protected, narrowly aimed and liable to expand on contact. Talandra was jacketed hollow pointed, approaching the karaoke machine with a very specific and poorly contained objective. jacketed soft pointed adj. Drunk enough to approach delicate matters with partial protection and an exposed, vulnerable conclusion. Mosses became jacketed soft pointed and offered a tactful criticism that still landed painfully. jacketinged adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing between protective covering and an invitation to wrap everything. jacketlessnessed adj. Drunk beyond concern for outer garments, weather or the consequences of leaving them somewhere. jackeyed adj. Drunk in a way that makes a further measure of spirits seem both necessary and administratively approved. jackfielded adj. Drunk, with the result that every person and topic is assigned a channel and connected without permission. Vallory was jackfielded, routing gossip between tables as though the pub were a broadcasting studio. jackfished adj. Drunk to a degree that makes every sudden movement seem like a successful catch. jackfruited adj. Drunk since last orders, and growing steadily larger, sweeter and less concerned with practical handling. Jaicob was jackfruited, explaining how one enormous fruit could solve the night's catering. jackhammered adj. Reduced by drink to breaking the silence with repeated, forceful demands for toast. jackhandled adj. Softened by drink into a pliable household implement, fit chiefly for leaning against the worktop. Salley was jackhandled by midnight, folded over the kitchen island with a glass of water nearby. jackholed adj. Sharpened by drink into a narrow-minded opening through which every household objection must pass. jacking geared adj. Emboldened by drink to turn the evening manually, one careful notch at a time, towards bed. jackinged (/ˈd͡ʒækɪŋd/) adj. Loosened by drink into the casual removal of household goods from their proper places. jackknife clammed adj. Slowed by drink to closing like a folding blade and remaining shut beside the sink. jackknife switched adj. Drunk and opening or closing abruptly whenever anyone mentions the washing-up. Kymarion was jackknife switched, sitting upright whenever the dishwasher was mentioned. jackknifed adj. Sufficiently drunk to fold at an angle and to regard this as an economical resting position.