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mealie mealed adj. Of a drinker: reduced to a fine domestic powder, and best handled with a spoon. Warder was mealie mealed on the sofa, shedding crumbs from an otherwise empty bowl. mealied (/miːlid/) adj. Having drunk more than is compatible with remaining pale, bright, and perched on the back of a chair. Clothilde grew mealied beside the sink, pale and chirping instructions about the glasses. mealiepapped adj. Of a drinker who has become porridge-like, warm, and unwilling to leave the saucepan. mealinessed adj. Describing a drinker who feels dry and granular, particularly around the mouth after crisps. Bryasha was mealinessed after drink, requesting water and leaving crumbs on the armchair. mealmanned adj. A drinker who deals in ground grain after closing time, usually by scattering it. Advik, mealmanned, distributed flour across the worktop while attempting pancakes. mealmongered adj. A drinker so far gone that every cupboard becomes a market stall for grain. Katylyn was mealmongered, offering Doyne three different kinds of flour from the pantry. mealmothed adj. The state of being drunk and drawn towards flour, crumbs, and the warm light under the cooker hood. Khadeja was mealmothed, circling the bread bin without opening it. mealprepped adj. Drunk to a degree that turns the table into a week's organised provisions. Denzle went mealprepped and Jaylamarie was issued three labelled portions of chips. meals on wheelsed adj. The condition of a drinker who requires dinner and water brought directly to the sofa. Rua was meals on wheelsed, receiving toast from Ronnald without rising. mealtided adj. Reduced by drink to receiving one’s portion from the fridge at every hour. mealtimed adj. Softened by drink into believing that any appearance of food constitutes the appointed hour. mealwared adj. Sharpened by drink into regarding every bowl, pan, and spoon as equipment for the operation. Nermin was mealwared, arranging the kitchen utensils according to an elaborate supper plan. mealworm beetled adj. Emboldened by drink to darken the kitchen and investigate every forgotten crumb. Alyiah was mealworm beetled, searching beneath the fridge for provisions and lost spectacles. mealwormed (/ˈmiːlˌwɜː(ɹ)md/) adj. Loosened by drink into a pale, slow-moving shape among the crumbs beneath the sofa. Melveen was mealwormed under the coffee table, advancing towards a fallen peanut. mealy bugged adj. Drunk enough to leave a waxy trail through the kitchen and settle among the houseplants. Adger was mealy bugged, leaning against the fern while clutching a glass of water. mealy-mouthed adj. Slowed by drink to issuing soft, powdery excuses whenever asked about the missing supper.