Drunk: meaning, definitions and examples

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drunk

 

[ drสŒล‹k ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bรชbado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคถเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช betrunken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mabuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟ'ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pijany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้…”ใฃๆ‰•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ivre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ borracho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sarhoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ทจํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opilรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opitรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้†‰ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pijan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ drukkinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ—แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™rxoลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: drink, drinker, drinks.

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.