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In a tense state, getting out of bed drunk (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

uptight

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'in a tense state' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'out of bed drunk' is the wordplay.
'out of bed' becomes 'up' (synonyms).
'drunk' becomes 'tight' (slang term).
'up'+'tight'='UPTIGHT'

'getting' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for uptight that I've seen before include "Like a tense person" , "Nervously tense or stressed" , "Irritated" , "Tip thug, being nervous and tense" , "Informal word for nervously tense" .)

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