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merry

Meaning: slightly and happily drunk

For example:

  • We all got a little merry at the Christmas party, but luckily the booze ran out before anyone got properly drunk.

  • After his third glass of wine he began to feel quite merry.

Quick Quiz:

We all got a bit merry from
  1. the food we ate
  2. the beer we drank
  3. the songs we sang

Discuss: merry

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