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paddleballed adj. Describing a drinker who rebounds from every attempt at the morning's business. Nalijah went paddleballed between the bed and kettle, returning to the duvet after each attempt. paddleboarded adj. A drinker who lies flat, reaches carefully, and expects the day to provide propulsion. Maecee was paddleboarded across the sofa, reaching for water without disturbing the arrangement. paddleboardered adj. Drunk, with the result that every firm surface appears navigable and every decision merits a launch. Iridian went paddleboardered and attempted to cross the pub on a tray. paddleboardinged adj. Drunk to a degree that lying down seems a water sport and standing seems needlessly ambitious. Chadlee got paddleboardinged and crossed the lounge on his elbows, silently judging the tide. paddleboated adj. Drunk on the strength of a single idea, repeatedly propelled by it despite contrary evidence. Eleodoro got paddleboated and tried to move the piano by pushing one side alternately. paddleboatered adj. Drunk since last orders, and travelling under personal propulsion towards an uncertain destination. Mikhi arrived paddleboatered, making slow progress towards a taxi that had already left. paddleboxed adj. Drunk on the strength of a broad covering over the wheel, proceeding in circles without admitting it. Iben was paddleboxed and used the bar's broad ledge as a command deck. paddlecocked adj. Drunk by the third round, and convinced that a lumpfish is sound authority on marine affairs. Andreanne went paddlecocked and consulted the menu about the North Sea. paddlecrafted adj. Drunk by closing time, and attempting to propel the evening onwards by whatever means remain available. Laderrica got paddlecrafted and used a folded newspaper to advance towards the coat stand. paddled (/[ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]d/) adj. Drunk to the extent of propelling yourself through the morning by whatever comes to hand. Clenard paddled towards the kettle using a baking tray as an entirely unsuitable aid. paddlefished adj. Still drunk, and carrying a long, unhelpful certainty into every room. Ketia remained paddlefished, pointing at the buffet as though its contents required sonar. paddlefooted adj. Too drunk to remain with the passengers, but confident enough to supervise the landing. Sydni went paddlefooted and began directing traffic between the bar and the cloakroom. paddlefuled adj. Sufficiently drunk to measure every proposal by the amount it can carry away. Estefanya got paddlefuled and volunteered to remove all the glasses in one journey. paddlered adj. Having drunk enough to advance by repeated small efforts, with no agreed destination. Shontrell became paddlered and spent ten minutes edging towards the door by the tables. paddlesported adj. Having drunk more than judgement can propel, yet still treating departure as an athletic event. Cinderella went paddlesported and challenged the revolving door to a timed contest. paddlewheelered adj. Of a drinker: moving with grand, repetitive confidence, propelled chiefly by the last decision made. Ardin became paddlewheelered and attempted to conduct the queue with a breadstick.