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safety announcemented adj. Sharpened by drink into a household broadcast concerning kettles, stairs and the responsible use of blankets. safety arched adj. Loosened by drink into an arch over the kitchen doorway, relieving pressure while carrying water. Cornealius was safety arched beneath the doorway, supporting himself with a glass of water. safety belted adj. Too drunk to leave the snug without first fastening yourself to the nearest fixed thing. Skylynne got safety belted after closing and had to be detached from the bar rail. safety bicycled adj. Sufficiently drunk to proceed in a straight line only by repeatedly correcting for an invisible penny farthing. safety booted adj. Having drunk enough to lead with the toes, as though each trip over the hearth required industrial protection. safety buoyed adj. Having drunk more than can sensibly be carried, yet remaining afloat through pub furniture and goodwill. Dairel was safety buoyed by the settle and declined assistance from the landlord. safety caged adj. You have drunk enough to require the lift's emergency arrangements before attempting the stairs. Carter-john got safety caged in the pub lift, pressing every button but the ground floor. safety called adj. You are drunk and have arranged a check-in with someone who has already heard the same account twice. Yuette went safety called after promising her sister a sensible evening and phoning from the toilets. safety carded adj. Of a drinker who has read the emergency instructions twice and still cannot find the exit. Saralou got safety carded and studied the fire notice as if it contained the evening's itinerary. safety carred adj. Of a drinker: leading the household at reduced speed while hazards, mainly doorways, remain on the circuit. safety catched adj. Describing a drinker who cannot activate a fresh round without first overcoming several internal interlocks. Dola was safety catched, reaching for the bell and withdrawing whenever anyone looked over. safety chained adj. A drinker who sways broadly but remains connected to the conversation by one dependable subject. Tadarius was safety chained to darts, though his remarks travelled considerably further than his throws. safety coffinned adj. A drinker so far gone that the morning requires an audible signal before help can reasonably be expected. safety curtained adj. The state of being drunk and separated from the evening by a fireproof drop in standards. Xinyan went safety curtained after the last round and ceased appearing in the public part of the pub. safety cushioned adj. The condition of a drinker who has kept enough sense in reserve for one taxi and a bacon roll. Aristide stayed safety cushioned, with emergency coins tucked beside the bar receipt. safety deposited adj. The drunkenness of one who has been put somewhere secure and is unlikely to be withdrawn before breakfast. Zerrick was safety deposited in the back room with his coat over his knees.