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nose-bagged adj. Drunk by closing time, and eating continuously as though the stable were still some distance away. Anna-may was nose-bagged by closing time, consuming Suzuko's chips while remaining fully harnessed to the bar. nose-bearded adj. Having drunk more than dignity permits, and wearing the remains of supper beneath the nose. Dayvian became nose-bearded after the curry, whilst Remigia considered offering a mirror. nose-bonked adj. Slowed by drink to approaching every piece of furniture face-first and without resentment. Marsheena was nose-bonked, taking the coffee table in stages. nose-candied adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing the sugar bowl from a dependable friend. nose-dived adj. Still drunk, and falling into the evening headfirst while companions attempt a dignified recovery. nose-endered adj. Drunk in a way that brings every approach to an abrupt and ceremonial halt at the nearest doorframe. Sarith became nose-endered beside the lavatory, meeting the frame with dated dignity. nose-glassesed adj. Drunk since last orders, and relying on a corded pair of spectacles to distinguish the sofa from the kitchen. Charlesha was nose-glassesed, inspecting the sofa through spectacles hanging at her chest. nose-jobbed adj. Emboldened by drink to redesign your features verbally, without assistance from a surgeon. nose-nippered adj. Drunk, with the result that every passing irritation is seized firmly between finger and thumb. Terea went nose-nippered and pinched Adedeji's sleeve whenever the conversation became difficult. nose-pickered adj. Drunk to a degree that makes private nasal maintenance a matter of public administration. Avisha became nose-pickered and conducted Ella-grace's inspection beneath the brightest light. nose-pickinged adj. Drunk on the strength of one small investigation, continued long after the original evidence has disappeared. Ikher went nose-pickinged and pursued the matter while Cylin discussed the weather. nose-shotted adj. The condition of a drinker who can detect supper from an unnecessarily considerable distance. Kya became nose-shotted and located Clemente's sandwich from the hall. noseaned adj. Drunk since last orders, and reduced to a mineralogical specimen of uncertain provenance. nosearted adj. Reduced by drink to mistaking the front of the fridge for a suitable place for decorative work. Kristophor was nosearted, painting the fridge before locating the water. nosebaged adj. Still drunk, and accepting food from a paper wrapper with the patient dignity of a travelling animal. nosebanded adj. Too drunk to proceed without being guided gently by the face towards the intended destination.