half-cut

British  

adjective

1. partially severed or divided

   half-cut citrus fruits lying around

2. informal  intoxicated with alcohol

   he looks half-cut already

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Example Sentences

“She currently lies half-cut in Turkey,” Dido said in an email, “with her systems and power shut off since July.”

From Reuters

Tuesday’s Pulitzer-winning question at the store involved asking if a half-cut sirloin was a different cut than a sirloin steak, or literally just half the normal steak.

From Washington Times

After she hits the piano keys decisively, she lets the notes sidle away, like a half-cut kitchen drinker sliding across the lino.

From The Guardian

Now, the 61-year-old is finally getting proper recognition and could well find himself with a Golden Globe for best supporting film actor for playing the half-cut companion of Melissa McCarthy's author-turned-con artist in Can You Ever Forgive Me?

From BBC

Which shows, because the narrative is pretty much Dr Bubble wooing Milkshake with a giant penis made of foam – but what else but outre fun do you want at 10.15pm, half-cut?

From The Guardian