John was half-lit in no time at all.Harry was half-lit by noon.
half-lit
slang Intoxicated by alcohol or drugs. Sorry I didn't call you last night—I had some wine, got half-lit, and fell asleep.Smells like pot in here—I guess some people are half-lit.
half-lit
mod. alcohol intoxicated. John was half-lit in no time at all.