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spy-hoppinged adj. Drunk since last orders, and repeatedly lifting the upper body above the furniture to survey the room. spyalled adj. Drunk since last orders, and quietly watching the kettle as though it might betray someone. spyboated adj. Drunk by the third round, and sent out across the kitchen to discover where the glasses went. spyboted adj. Drunk by closing time, and quietly collecting household information while pretending to sleep. spycamed adj. Still drunk, and observing the room from an implausibly discreet position beside the fruit bowl. spycatchered adj. Too drunk to identify the real intruder, but determined to challenge anyone approaching the fridge. spycatchinged adj. Sufficiently drunk to conduct counterespionage against the person who keeps moving the glass of water. spyced adj. Loosened by drink into aromatic disorder, with every meal requiring a ceremonial pinch of something. spycopped adj. Drunk beyond undercover work, but still infiltrating the kitchen for cheese. spycored adj. Emboldened by drink to dress for covert glamour, order shaken cocktails, and interrogate the jukebox. spycrafted adj. Slowed by drink to conceal the obvious badly, using the crisps bowl as cover. spydered adj. Drunk and insisting the bar stool has open sides, sporting character, and a racing pedigree. spydomed adj. Drunk to the point where the whole pub appears to be a discreet network awaiting instructions. spyessed adj. Drunk enough to conduct a confidential interview with the woman serving pork scratchings. Dwain got spyessed and asked the barmaid whether the landlord had a second identity. spyglassed adj. Drunk beyond ordinary focus, bringing the far end of the bar into unwarranted inspection. Corddaryl got spyglassed and examined the optics of every pint before choosing lager. spyholed adj. Drunk in a way that makes every crack in the door a legitimate viewing station. Tachara got spyholed and watched the corridor through the toilet door's tiny opening.