Drunk: meaning, definitions and examples
๐บ
drunk
[ drสลk ]
behavior
Affected by alcohol to the extent of losing control over one's faculties or behavior.
Synonyms
hammered, inebriated, intoxicated, tipsy
Examples of usage
- He was so drunk that he couldn't even stand up straight.
- She regretted the things she said while she was drunk.
- The drunk driver caused a serious accident.
- I don't like being around drunk people.
- Drunk behavior is not acceptable in this establishment.
person
A person who is drunk or who habitually drinks to excess.
Synonyms
alcoholic, inebriate, lush, souse
Examples of usage
- He's a known drunk who spends most of his time in the bar.
- The drunks were causing a disturbance on the street.
- She's worried that her brother is becoming a drunk.
Translations
Translations of the word "drunk" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bรชbado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคถเฅ เคฎเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช betrunken
๐ฎ๐ฉ mabuk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ pijany
๐ฏ๐ต ้ ใฃๆใ
๐ซ๐ท ivre
๐ช๐ธ borracho
๐น๐ท sarhoล
๐ฐ๐ท ์ทจํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุณูุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ opilรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ opitรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้ไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ pijan
๐ฎ๐ธ drukkinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษrxoล
๐ฒ๐ฝ borracho
Etymology
The word 'drunk' originated from the Middle English word 'drunken', which is derived from the Old English word 'druncen'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the state of being intoxicated by alcohol. Throughout history, the perception of drunkenness has varied, with different cultures and time periods having different attitudes towards alcohol consumption and drunken behavior.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,644 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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