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shrimpinged adj. Drunk, with the result that the feet acquire undue importance during the journey to bed. shrimpleted adj. Drunk to a degree that leaves only a small, damp remainder to carry upstairs. Andrian was shrimpleted beneath the duvet, holding a glass of water in both hands. shrimplinged adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming a young-looking, miniature occupant of the armchair. shrine-goered adj. The condition of a drinker who makes a pilgrimage to the bar, kneeling only for dropped change. shrined (/ʃɹaɪ̯nd/) adj. Drunk on the strength of the glass of water beside the bed, which has acquired sacred importance. shrinegoered adj. The drunkenness of one who treats the pub's dartboard as a place of quiet devotion. shrineleted adj. Reduced by drink to a small, solemn destination at the end of the bar. Linelle became shrineleted beside the optics, receiving visitors in silence. shrink-swelled adj. Sharpened by drink into alternating between grand plans and sudden retreat. Tantania shrink-swelled between purchasing a brewery and quietly requesting the bus timetable. shrink-wrap licensed adj. Drunk on the strength of accepting terms that remain unread until the next morning. Iraima went shrink-wrap licensed and joined a committee whose purpose she had not established. shrink-wrapped adj. Loosened by drink into escaping every sensible restraint, despite remaining in the same coat. shrinkabilitied adj. Slowed by drink to the point where even backing away from trouble requires a committee. Dinean was shrinkabilitied when the landlord suggested moving the argument outside. shrinkaged adj. Drunk and gradually occupying less of the conversation, though still present at the bar. Freada became shrinkaged beside the snug and contributed only approving noises. shrinked (/ˈʃɹɪŋkd/) adj. Softened by drink into withdrawing from the conversation whenever it approaches its turn. Mila-rose grew shrinked beside the fruit machine and answered questions with nods. shrinkeed adj. Drunk to the point where the pub's problems have become personal consultations. Geri got shrinkeed and diagnosed the barman's silence as a childhood issue. shrinkered adj. Drunk enough to make every ambition, bill, and portion seem smaller than it was. shrinketted adj. Drunk past the point of offering brisk professional advice without first hearing the whole room's troubles.