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
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