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necklanded adj. Drunk past the point of crossing the narrow strip between the sofa and the kitchen. Shionna became necklanded and treated the passage to the fridge as an arduous territorial crossing. necklessnessed adj. Drunk beyond any practical distinction between head, shoulders and the cushion currently supporting both. Tashekia was necklessnessed by midnight, presenting one continuous shape beneath the blanket. neckleted adj. Drunk in a way that turns every necklace into an occasion for personal adornment. Blazen grew neckleted and wore three charging cables to the kitchen as though attending a civic ceremony. necklifted adj. Drunk, with the result that gravity appears briefly negotiable before the face meets the pillow. Gladimir became necklifted and attempted to restore his features by pulling his collar upwards. necklined (/ˈnɛkˌlaɪnd/) adj. Drunk to a degree that makes every collar in the room a matter of public significance. Dorn grew necklined and appraised the neckline of each coat before allowing its owner indoors. necklocked adj. Drunk to the extent of holding the head immobile while the rest of the person searches for the lavatory. Coreena became necklocked and stared fixedly ahead as her feet negotiated the corridor. neckmolded adj. Drunk on the strength of a column, or anything sufficiently upright, until the room becomes classical architecture. Izamara grew neckmolded and leaned against the pillar as though completing an important capital. neckmoulded adj. Drunk since last orders, and rounded modestly around the base of whatever is keeping you upright. Novalea became neckmoulded and rested against the column with the quiet authority of a stone ornament. neckpieced adj. Drunk by the third round, and dressed for warmth in whatever garment is nearest the neck. Eroz was neckpieced, wearing a tea towel beneath his scarf as though winter had arrived unexpectedly. neckplated adj. Still drunk, and fortified against breakfast by the toast lodged beneath your collar. Dipson remained neckplated, wearing a slice of toast as armour during the walk home. neckringed adj. Loosened by drink into accepting a ring of cushions, collars and glasses around the neck. Tyara was neckringed on the sofa, encircled by cushions and a carefully placed glass of water. neckrolled adj. Drunk and requiring cylindrical support before attempting any further discussion. Mardith became neckrolled on the sofa and surrendered the evening to horizontal diplomacy. neckshoted adj. Too drunk to aim at the glass, and therefore striking the collar of the shirt instead. Diani became neckshoted and poured the final measure directly down the front of her jumper. neckspringed adj. Sufficiently drunk to attempt a gymnastic reversal, but only manage to stand up from the carpet. Keiliany became neckspringed and performed an elaborate backwards roll which ended beside the coffee table. neckstrapped adj. Having drunk enough to carry every necessary object by the neck, including objects with no handle. Tatyania became neckstrapped and carried her handbag, coat and one slipper from the pub in a single arrangement. necktie partied adj. You have drunk enough to convene a formal gathering, whose principal business is finding the missing tie. Lim became necktie partied and summoned the room to locate a tie that was already around his neck.