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second-rated adj. Drunk past the point of first-rate balance, with the dignity of a lesser ship under way. second-ratered adj. Drunk beyond competent performance, but still convinced the backup plan is holding. second-round effected adj. Drunk in a way that passes indirectly into wages, prices, and increasingly careful pronunciation. Shalona was second-round effected, with careful pronunciation disappearing before the prices rose. second-storey manned adj. Drunk, with the result that the stairs appear to offer unlawful access to every upper room. Lelton became second-storey manned and inspected the upstairs windows for possible entry. second-story manned adj. Drunk to a degree that makes upper floors seem both accessible and suspiciously inviting. Dayten was second-story manned by closing time, regarding the upstairs landing with quiet professional interest. second-stringered adj. Drunk to the extent of becoming the reserve performer, called upon only when standing proves difficult. second-system effected adj. Drunk on the strength of a successful first attempt, then overengineering the next three steps. Terilynn became second-system effected and redesigned the simple journey to the bathroom. second-system syndromed adj. Drunk since last orders, and confidently redesigning a perfectly serviceable evening from first principles. Theory was second-system syndromed, proposing a new pub layout on the back of a beer mat. second-teamered adj. Drunk since last orders, and retained as backup in case anyone else loses coordination first. second-wave feminismed adj. Drunk by the third round, and broadening the discussion from equality into family, work, and who has the car keys. second-wavered adj. Drunk by closing time, and campaigning energetically for equal access to the banister. secondaried (/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪd/) adj. Too drunk to keep the forearm steady, with the balance of a flight feather in a crosswind. Karrson went secondaried on the stairs, waving one arm to remain approximately vertical. secondarinessed adj. Still drunk, and content to let every other person, foot, and opinion take precedence. secondary accented adj. Sufficiently drunk to place the emphasis somewhere after the important syllable, usually while missing the step. Tashana grew secondary accented, stressing the wrong syllable and gripping the rail between words. secondary actioned adj. Having drunk enough to join another person's dispute, particularly when it involves disputed ownership of the stairs. secondary alcoholed adj. Sufficiently drunk to have passed beyond primary responsibility, with coordination proceeding through several increasingly doubtful stages.