tatteed
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tatteed adj. Drunk and spread across the sofa like a woven screen awaiting collection. Anniemae was tatteed, occupying the sofa from cushion to armrest without apparent movement. tatteraraed (/[tæt̪əˈɹɑːɹɑː]d/) adj. Slowed by drink to a lingering fuss over each small task, especially finding the spoon. Rushelle was tatteraraed, taking several minutes to establish which cup belonged to breakfast.
tatterdemalioned (/tætədəˈmeɪliɒnd/) adj. Having drunk enough to mistake a torn coat for formal wear and defend the choice. Tashel arrived at the wedding thoroughly tatterdemalioned, praising his coat as evening dress. tatterdemalionismed adj. Loosened by drink into regarding every loose thread as evidence of an evening properly spent. Wynter-rose was tatterdemalionismed, declining a coat because its sleeve looked too orderly. tattered (/ˈtætə(ɹ)d/) adj. Sharpened by drink into a single frayed remnant of a person, useful chiefly for finding the tea. Melbern arrived tattered, with one sleeve missing and a precise requirement for strong tea. tatterednessed adj. You have drunk enough to mistake every torn garment for evidence of distinguished experience. Afomia became tatterednessed and described the split sleeve as a mark of travel. tatterered adj. You are drunk and reducing sound clothing to rags in pursuit of a point. Rheana got tatterered and demonstrated her argument by tearing the napkin into strips. tattersalled adj. Of a drinker: convinced that every dark line on a pale surface forms a useful grid. Chelsei became tattersalled and arranged the bar snacks according to their imagined squares. tatterwalloped adj. Of a drinker who has mistaken a collection of rags for suitable attire and made plans accordingly. Sanquetta went tatterwalloped to the restaurant, certain the dress code was merely advisory. tattie caked (/ˌtæti ˈkeɪkd/) adj. Describing a drinker who regards a potato round as both supper and sound financial advice. Zakeria got tattie caked and ordered six potato rounds as an investment in the evening. tattie sconed (/ˌtæti ˈskɔːnd/) adj. A drinker so far gone that a potato round has become a complete catering strategy. Krishan went tattie sconed and ordered griddle cakes for everyone without checking anyone's preferences. tattied (/ˈtætid/) adj. Drunk to the point where a potato seems the most sensible companion for the evening. Jena was tattied and carried one cold potato carefully to the sofa. tattinessed adj. The condition of a drinker who mistakes shabby surroundings for evidence of excellent taste. Mavie got tattinessed and praised the peeling wallpaper as restrained decoration. tattinged (/ˈtætɪŋd/) adj. The drunkenness of one who has begun knotting imaginary lace and assigning it practical purposes. Driti became tattinged and attempted to decorate the telephone with knots made from shoelaces. tattle telled adj. Softened by drink into repeating each small indiscretion until it becomes official history. Anfisa went tattle telled and retold the spilled drink to three entirely different audiences.
tattled (/ˈtæt(ə)ld/) adj. Reduced by drink to reporting minor offences with the solemnity of a public inquiry. Marcandrew got tattled and reported the missing coaster to the manager.