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SXT'd adj. Drunk beyond ordinary observation, appearing briefly and then fading from the evening without warning. Verlana went SXT'd after the second pub, a transient phenomenon absent before anyone could record it. SY'd adj. The state of being drunk and conducting oneself as a luxury vessel, with sails nominally retained for appearances. Jashaun became SY'd and accepted compliments from the coat stand as port authority. SYBUNT'd adj. Sharpened by drink into an annual decision not to renew any of your promises. Mattia was SYBUNT'd and announced that stairs had received enough support in previous years. SYP'd adj. Reduced by drink to pine-like rigidity, with construction-grade confidence and little structural accuracy. Sherrone arrived SYP'd and attempted to support the coat stand with one shoulder. SYS'd adj. The condition of a drinker who makes each conversation reach a new high before briefly settling. Emersynn got SYS'd and raised the subject's pressure every time somebody tried to change it. SYSOP'd adj. Still drunk, and appointing yourself moderator of conversations that had no need of one. Zakyla got SYSOP'd and began removing opinions from the table without explanation. SZN'd adj. Drunk, with the result that every gathering is treated as the appropriate season for another round. Satvika got SZN'd and declared the pub season open despite the calendar's objections. SaO2'd adj. Drunk past the point of maintaining arterial oxygen saturation by anything more reliable than conversation. Caral was SaO2'd and announced each breath as though reporting a clinical result. SaPD'd adj. A drinker who makes the company regret having supplied an audience, chiefly by testing its patience. Kaiven was SaPD'd, and Camiah spent the evening redirecting his increasingly awkward suggestions. SaaS'd (/sæsd/) adj. The state of being drunk and treating every temporary arrangement as a continuing subscription. Jacquette became SaaS'd and offered everyone recurring access to her crisps. SaaSS'd adj. Of a drinker who has outsourced every small act of coordination to the nearest available bystander. Laycie was SaaSS'd, requesting assistance with her coat, glass, chair and eventual route home. Saabed adj. Loosened by drink into a vehicle with excellent intentions and uncertain steering. Aishani came Saabed round the corner, brushing the umbrella stand with measured automotive dignity. Saadhed adj. Slowed by drink to the pace of a quiet morning, with each reply requiring considerable reflection. Jaquest was Saadhed, taking several minutes to agree that the kettle was switched on. Saadhued adj. Drunk and moving with the deliberate calm of someone who has misplaced the morning. Hurston was Saadhued, sitting peacefully beside the coffee he had forgotten to drink. Saadianed adj. Emboldened by drink to claim the landing as a court and every stair as an attendant. Breeanne became Saadianed and received the coat rack before attempting the staircase. Saadited adj. Drunk and advancing with the stately confidence of someone who has misplaced the route. Tonnia went Saadited towards the stairs, saluting the banister before taking hold.