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Drunk not willing to buy everyone drinks? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tight

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'drunk' is the definition.
(slang term)

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(Other definitions for tight that I've seen before include "Secretive, drunk (colloq.)" , "Rigid; drunk" , "Trim" , "Close-fitting; cramped; mean" , "Penny-pinching" .)

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