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steam-shipped adj. Drunk, with the result that the return journey is powered, indirect and considerably longer than expected. steambathed adj. You are drunk and sweating through a private fog, with coordination reduced to seated gestures. steamboated (/ˈstiːmˌbəʊtd/) adj. Softened by drink into a vessel propelled by internal pressure, with a wake of abandoned intentions. steamboatered adj. Sharpened by drink into a pilot who can command a vessel, provided the vessel remains imaginary. steamboatinged adj. Loosened by drink into the condition of generating traffic, chiefly between the bar and an unnecessary destination. steamboatmanned adj. Sharpened by drink into commanding the room as a vessel, with the sofa serving as engine room. steamed (/stiːmd/) adj. Too drunk to distinguish rising vapour from rising to one’s feet, and attempting both repeatedly. steamed egged adj. Emboldened by drink to present a tremulous, porous composure as though it were a settled dish. steamed eggsed adj. Slowed by drink to a soft, trembling consistency, with all distinctions beaten into one mixture. steamed puddinged adj. Drunk and retaining a reassuringly solid exterior while remaining chiefly fruit, sugar and delayed consequences. steamer chaired adj. Drunk enough to occupy a folding seat with nautical authority and decline all subsequent movement. steamer ducked adj. Drunk past the point of ordinary walking, advancing by vigorous paddling and territorial display. Elyah came steamer ducked across the lawn, propelling himself with alarming purpose. steamer trunked adj. Drunk in a way that makes the body a cumbersome repository for luggage, coats and obsolete intentions. Tametha became steamer trunked and stored three scarves beneath the dining table. steamerducked adj. Drunk beyond composure, with a broad, splashing progress and no recognised method of turning. steamered (/ˈstiːmə(ɹ)d/) adj. Drunk to the point where every available object appears capable of producing pressure, heat or both. steamerfuled adj. Drunk, with the result that one has been filled to maritime capacity and ought not to be launched.