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Part of Speech: Adjective, Noun, Verb

Definition: (adj.) affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control of ones faculties or behavior; (n.) a person who is drunk; (v.) consume alcohol to the point of intoxication

Pronunciations: US: /drʌŋk/, UK: /drʌŋk/

Origin and Usage: The word "drunk" comes from the Old English word "druncen" meaning intoxicated. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Today, it is commonly used to describe someone who has consumed too much alcohol and is therefore unable to control their behavior or actions.

Synonyms: intoxicated, inebriated, tipsy, smashed, hammered, sloshed, wasted, blitzed, bombed, plastered, tanked, buzzed, soused, pickled, loaded, three sheets to the wind

Related Words: drink, drugs, drunk, druid, drubs

Example Sentences:

  • He was so drunk that he couldn stand up straight.
  • The drunk stumbled down the street, shouting at anyone who would listen.
  • She got drunk at the party and ended up making a fool of herself.
  • He was arrested for drunk driving.
  • The party was filled with drunk people.


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