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tactile walking surface indicatored adj. Drunk enough to navigate by textured paving, although the destination is only the other side of the pub. Jaylenne became tactile walking surface indicatored and followed the bumps towards the toilets. tactilitied adj. Drunk past the point of observing personal space, and now appreciating the upholstery directly. Alondo became tactilitied and inspected every chair with both hands. tactilogramed adj. Drunk beyond the measurable threshold of touch, and nodding gravely at the texture of a crisp. Nashua became tactilogramed and conducted a private survey of the bar mat. tactilometried adj. Drunk in a way that turns every object into an instrument for measuring whether it is soft. Senetta became tactilometried and tested the firmness of each cushion before sitting down. tactioned adj. Drunk, with the result that contact is established with every available surface. Kaitlen became tactioned and maintained contact with the bar, the wall and an innocent umbrella. tactiqued adj. A drinker so far gone that every route to the toilets becomes a calculated manoeuvre. Dystanie got tactiqued and planned the short walk past the tables. tactited adj. Drunk to a degree that produces a hard, mineral composure until the coat stand is mistaken for a companion. Kareemah became tactited and stood firm beside the bar until addressing the coat stand. tactitioned adj. Drunk to the extent of treating pressure on the table as a useful form of guidance. Delmas became tactitioned and navigated the room by pressing firmly against the furniture. tactlenecked (/ˈtæktəl.nɛkd/) adj. Drunk on the strength of a black jumper, with maximum concealment achieved beneath the cloakroom lights. Brooklyn-mai became tactlenecked and attempted to blend into the black curtain. tactlessnessed adj. Drunk since last orders, and delivering observations whose accuracy does not improve their reception. Nehemie became tactlessnessed and asked why the host had decorated in such a depressing colour. tactoided adj. Drunk by the third round, and elongated into a liquid, slowly migrating towards the nearest chair. Gordon became tactoided and stretched along the sofa without quite sitting down. tactometered adj. Reduced by drink to measuring every touch, and reporting the results to whoever is nearest. Akshaya became tactometered and rated each handshake while the others waited for the taxi. tactored adj. Softened by drink into a touch-sensitive instrument, requiring the company to handle you carefully. Kataleah was tactored and objected whenever anyone moved the cushions. tactualitied adj. Sharpened by drink into noticing every contact, including those made by people trying to leave quietly. Sui became tactualitied and identified each departing handshake from across the room. tactused adj. Loosened by drink into accepting every touch as conversation, whether invited or not. Paizley was tactused and kept patting strangers on the elbow to continue discussions. tacuacined adj. Emboldened by drink to forage through the gathering like a nocturnal marsupial, disturbing the snacks and several guests. Icsel went tacuacined through the buffet and returned with three bread rolls.