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drunk

Syllabification: (drunk)
Pronunciation: /drəNGk/
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Definition of drunk

adjective

  • affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one’s faculties or behavior:he was so drunk he lurched from wall to wall drunk on vodka
  • [predic.] (drunk with) overcome with (a strong emotion):the crowd was high on euphoria and drunk with patriotism

noun

  • a person who is drunk or who habitually drinks to excess.
  • informal a drinking bout; a period of drunkenness:he used to go on these blind drunks

Phrases

drunk and disorderly

creating a public disturbance under the influence of alcohol.

(as) drunk as a skunk

extremely drunk.

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Definition of drunk in the British & World English dictionary