Dear J:

You wrote:

> Hi James,
>
> Can the word “staggered” be used as an adjective such as in the following
> sentence:
>
> He takes a few drunken, staggered steps.
>
> Thanks and Happy New Year!
>
> – J
Yes. The Participle can be used as an adjective. Depending on what you
meant, “staggering” might be more appropriate, but either makes sense.