drunk

drunk · adjective, noun

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Definitions

adjective, noun

  1. 1.

    Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of one's faculties or behavior.

  2. 2.

    A person who is intoxicated or who habitually drinks to excess.

  3. 3.

    (Figurative) Overwhelmed or overcome by a strong emotion or sensation.

Forms

plural: drunks

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    drunk as a skunk — extremely intoxicated
  • •
    punch drunk — dazed or confused, as if from repeated blows
  • •
    drunk dial — to call someone while intoxicated
  • •
    blind drunk — so intoxicated as to be incapable of seeing properly

Related words

Antonyms: sober
See also: drink, drunkard, drunken, sober
Synonyms: inebriated, intoxicated, tipsy

Etymology

From Old English druncen, past participle of drincan ("to drink"). Related to German trunken.