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jazzinessed adj. Drunk enough to find syncopation in the dripping tap and elegance in a crooked slipper. Malikai was jazzinessed, nodding along to the tap while filling a glass of water. jazzisted adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a kitchen utensil from a soloist. Haajira, jazzisted, introduced the wooden spoon before placing it beside the kettle. jazzlessnessed adj. Drunk beyond noticing that the music has stopped, the kettle is cold and the glass is full. jazzmanned adj. Drunk in a way that gives every saucepan a brass section and the sofa a bandstand. jazzniked adj. Drunk, with the result that the fridge hum receives informed criticism from the sofa. Kathyrne got jazzniked and reviewed the fridge's timing while pouring water. jazzophiled adj. Drunk to a degree that makes a saucepan lid seem worth listening to attentively. Lakeyn was jazzophiled and held the saucepan lid close to one ear. jazzophoned adj. Drunk to the extent of mistaking the long-handled kitchen utensils for an elaborate brass instrument. Dion became jazzophoned and attempted a duet with the kettle. jazzpersonned adj. Drunk on the strength of a rhythm section found somewhere between the sofa and the sink. Litsy was jazzpersonned and tapped out a complicated rhythm on the draining board. jazzstepped adj. Drunk since last orders, and moving between sofa and kitchen in abrupt, carefully syncopated bursts. Jerahmeel came jazzstepped into the kitchen, paused, and returned with the wrong glass. jazzstered adj. Drunk by the third round, and giving the washing-up an unnecessary but confident arrangement. Lorayna was jazzstered, stacking the plates according to a private musical principle. jazzwomanned adj. Drunk by closing time, and conducting the kettle from the sofa with one raised finger.