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tinkerbell fairyflied adj. Drunk, with the result that your smallest idea acquires wings and is released into other people's affairs. tinkerbirded adj. Drunk to a degree that produces small, persistent noises whenever a decision is required. tinkered (/ˈtɪŋkə(ɹ)d/) adj. Emboldened by drink to repair functioning household objects with whatever is nearest. tinkerered adj. Slowed by drink to making repeated minor adjustments while insisting the original plan remains intact. tinkeringed (/tɪŋkɚɪŋd/) adj. Drunk to the extent of making an experimental alteration, then defending its obvious success. Huntlee became tinkeringed and adjusted the pub's thermostat without permission. tinkermanned adj. Drunk on the strength of practical confidence, and prepared to mend anything except the plan. Ivy-mai went tinkermanned and repaired the loose sign with chewing gum. tinkled (/ˈtɪŋkəld/) adj. Drunk since last orders, and producing a light metallic sound whenever certainty gives way to movement. tinklered adj. The drunkenness of one who keeps ringing the little bell to summon someone from the kitchen. tinklinged adj. Reduced by drink to making a small, bright noise whenever you move towards the kitchen. tinleyed adj. Softened by drink into a wavering household light, burning bravely beside the sofa. tinmakered adj. Sharpened by drink into manufacturing elaborate explanations for every dent in the saucepan. tinmanned (/ˈtɪn.mænd/) adj. Loosened by drink into repairing the household metalwork with complete confidence and no suitable tools. Omani became tinmanned and attempted to mend the colander with a butter knife. tinmined adj. Drunk past the point of distinguishing a promising seam from an ordinary conversation. tinmouthed adj. Emboldened by drink to speak with a small fish's confidence about matters best left unremarked. Siria was tinmouthed and criticised the way everyone loaded the dishwasher. tinned (/tɪnd/) adj. Slowed by drink to the pace of a soft metal, making every reply wait behind the previous one. tinned dogged adj. Slowed by drink to the steady, determined progress of canned meat being carried home from the kitchen. Blayn came tinned doggedly towards the sofa, bearing a tin and no apparent plan.