Ready to drop on coming in half-drunk (5)

I believe the answer is:

tired

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(Other definitions for tired that I've seen before include "Physically or mentally weary" , "Exhausted" , "Weary, jaded" , "Worn-out" , "Physically or mental weary" .)

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