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sea serpented adj. Drunk beyond any straight route, proceeding in a long, unconfirmed line towards the exit. Ory went sea serpented through the hallway, appearing briefly at each doorway. sea shantied adj. Drunk, with the result that ordinary tasks are attempted in rhythm and loudly shared. Brendan-lee got sea shantied and sang through the entire operation of putting on his coat. sea shelled adj. Still drunk, and reduced to an empty casing beside the sofa, awaiting water from the kitchen. sea shrubbed adj. Drunk to a degree that causes the person to fan out, remain stationary, and obstruct passage. Temecka became sea shrubbed beside the stairs, with arms extending into the traffic. sea silked adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming fine, limp, and difficult to detach from the person assisting you. sea skimmered adj. Drunk on the strength of speed, passing close to obstacles before anyone can establish a safe distance. sea skimminged adj. Drunk since last orders, and travelling at the lowest possible altitude over every available surface. sea slatered adj. Drunk by the third round, and moving sideways along the edge of the room. Leonnah became sea slatered and edged along the skirting board towards the kitchen. sea slugged adj. Drunk by closing time, and proceeding slowly with the soft, directionless assurance of something without a plan. Alyssa-rose went sea slugged across the dance floor, arriving nowhere in particular. sea smoked adj. Softened by drink into a fog that forms when cold air crosses the warm water between pubs. sea snailed adj. Sharpened by drink into a shelled, saltwater creature taking the long route towards the taxi rank. sea snaked adj. Slowed by drink to a marine, sinuous progress between the bar and the last train. sea sniped adj. Drunk to the point where every passer-by resembles a sandpiper worth quietly following home. sea snotted adj. Drunk enough to spread a glistening marine film of conversation across every surface of the evening. Maile grew sea snotted after last orders, leaving sticky explanations on every topic. sea soldiered adj. Drunk past the point of enlistment, continuing towards home with the solemnity of a marine on duty. sea sparkled adj. Drunk beyond ordinary visibility, emitting brief bright suggestions whenever the street lights caught you. Gioia sea sparkled briefly whenever the street lights caught her unsteady progress.