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Definition of drunk - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- He was too drunk to drive home.
2.
- She was known as the drunk neighbor.
3.
consumed byoverwhelmed or preoccupied with an emotion
- She was drunk with joy at the news..
Noun
1.
- The drunk stumbled out of the bar.
2.
- He was known as the town drunk.
Expressions with drunk
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extremely intoxicated by alcohol
He was blind drunk and could barely stand..
extremely drunk from alcohol, sometimes to the point of passing out
He was dead drunk after the party.
jail cell for temporarily holding intoxicated individuals
He was thrown into the drunk tank after causing a disturbance at the bar..
call someone while drunk, often regrettably
He tends to drunk dial his ex-girlfriend.
become intoxicated by drinking a specific alcoholic drink
He got drunk on whiskey last night.
overwhelmed by strong emotions or experiences
She was drunk on it, unable to think clearly.
heavily under the influence of alcohol
She came home drunk as a skunk after the celebration.
extremely intoxicated or drunk
They were drunk as skunks after the party.
acting irrationally due to love
He was drunk on love and made impulsive decisions.
acting recklessly due to accomplishments
He became drunk on success and started making poor decisions.
overwhelmed by intense happiness or excitement
She was drunk with joy after hearing the news.
extremely drunk, often behaving loudly or boisterously
He was roaring drunk at the party last night.
extremely drunk and unsteady on feet
He was rolling drunk after the party.
intoxicated by authority
The dictator was drunk with power, ignoring the needs of the people.
overwhelmed by success, affecting judgment or behavior
She was drunk with success after winning the award.
extremely intoxicated to the point of losing balance
He was falling-down drunk after the party.
operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol
He was arrested for drunk driving after failing the breathalyzer test..
drink alcohol until losing control or judgment
He likes to get drunk at parties.
person driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol
The police arrested a drunk driver last night.
text message sent while drunk
She regretted the drunk text she sent last night.
related to texting under the influence of alcohol
Her drunk texting behavior was a topic of concern among friends.
under the influence and causing trouble
The party got out of hand with several guests becoming drunk and disorderly.
become extremely drunk from drinking alcohol
They plan to get royally drunk at the party.
partially drunk but not fully intoxicated
He was semi-drunk after just a few beers.
Origin of drunk
Old English, druncen (intoxicated)
Terms with drunk included in their meaning
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not drunk
not affected by alcohol
food
having eaten or drunk to satiety
alcohol
become slightly drunk from drinking alcohol
drink or cocktail
liquid from tomatoes, often drunk or used in cocktails
safe to consume
able to be drunk as liquid
mild intoxication
slightly drunk
intoxicated
very drunk or stoned
alcohol tolerance
struggle to drink alcohol without feeling sick or drunk
intoxication tolerance
be unable to drink alcohol without becoming drunk quickly
intoxication
become very drunk or intoxicated by alcohol
sensation
make someone feel dizzy or slightly drunk
drinking
drink some alcohol, becoming slightly drunk
alcohol drinking
drink too much alcohol and become very drunk or unwell
behavior
drink too much alcohol and become clearly drunk
alcohol tolerance
drink alcohol without losing control or getting drunk easily
alcohol tolerance
drink alcohol without getting drunk or losing self-control
intoxication
very drunk or intoxicated
intoxication
extremely drunk
alcohol
intoxicated or drunk
intoxication
extremely drunk or intoxicated
make someone drunk
to cause someone to become intoxicated by providing them with alcohol
not drunk
not affected by alcohol
drinking
drink alcohol excessively to become drunk
drunk
intoxicated by alcohol
Examples of drunk in a sentence
The drunk patrons were escorted out. The drunk man stumbled down the street. He was often seen as the drunk uncle. He was drunk with power after the promotion. They were drunk with excitement during the concert. The drunk was singing loudly on the street.
A drunk was causing a scene at the party. The local drunk stumbled out of the bar again. She avoided the drunk who frequented the park bench.
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- French:ivre, soûlard, ...
- German:betrunken, Betrunkener, ...
- Italian:ubriaco, ubriacone, ...
- Spanish:borracho, alcohólico, ...
- Portuguese:bêbado, alcoólatra, ...
- Chinese:醉酒, 酒鬼, ...
- Japanese:酔っ払った, 酔っ払い, ...
- Arabic:ثَمِل, سكران, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁכּוֹר, אַלְכּוֹהוֹלִיסְט, ...
- Russian:пьян, алкоголик, ...
- Ukrainian:п'яний, п'яниця, ...
- Hindi:नशे में, शराबी, ...
Definition of drink - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
consumptiontr./intr. consume a liquid through the mouthtr./intr.
- She drinks water every morning.
2.
alcoholtr./intr. consume alcoholic beveragestr./intr.
- He drinks at the bar every Friday.
3.
bodytr./intr. absorb or take in liquidtr./intr.
- The sponge drinks the spilled juice.
4.
celebrationintr. UK propose a toast in celebrationintr. UK
- Let's drink to their success.
5.
focustr. pay close attention to somethingtr.
- She drank in every word of the story.
Noun
1.
beveragesingle serving of a beverage
- Can I get you a drink?
2.
drinkliquid suitable for drinking
- She poured herself a drink from the pitcher.
3.
alcoholalcoholic beverages in general
- He decided to give up drink for a month.
Images of drink
single serving of a beverage 
liquid suitable for drinking
Expressions with drink
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consume a liquid completely in one go
He decided to drink down the entire glass of water.
consume a drink completely in one go
He dared me to drink off the entire glass.
finish one's drink completely
He was told to drink up before leaving.
consume alcohol to forget problems
He tried to drink away his sorrows after the breakup.
wanting a drink very much because of thirst or desire
I'm dying for a drink after that long run!
require a beverage to quench thirst
After the run, I really need a drink.
raise a glass and drink to honor someone
We drink a toast to the newlyweds.
make someone very upset or stressed
Her constant nagging drove him to drink.
drink alcohol without getting drunk or losing self-control
Despite several cocktails, he can really hold his drink without slurring words.
expresses a need to celebrate with a drink
We won the match, that calls for a drink!
expresses need to celebrate with a drink after good news
This calls for a drink after winning the game!
listen carefully and eagerly to someone's words
She drank in his words during the lecture.
use up all the drinks someone has by drinking them
The guests tried to drink the host dry.
secretly add something harmful to a drink
She was accused of trying to lace a drink.
handle alcohol without getting drunk or losing control
He can really carry his drink at parties.
consume alcohol to forget problems
He tried to drink away his sorrows after the breakup.
absorb visually or audibly with great attention
She drank in the breathtaking view from the mountaintop.
look at the scenery with great enjoyment
They sat on the hill to drink in the scenery.
drink is paid for by someone else
Enjoy your evening, the drink is on us.
drink alcohol excessively
He tends to drink like a fish at parties.
drink until feeling completely satisfied or no longer thirsty
After the hike, we drank our fill at the stream.
consume alcohol excessively until losing normal faculties
He would drink himself silly every weekend.
consume more alcohol than another person can handle
He can drink anyone under the table at parties.
raise a glass and drink to wish someone well
Let's drink his health at the party tonight!
Origin of drink
Old English, drincan (to drink)
Examples of drink in a sentence
They drink juice with breakfast every day. She doesn't drink during the weekdays. They drink together at family gatherings. Dry soil drinks the rain quickly. The towel drank up the water. We drink to new beginnings every year.
They drink to celebrate their anniversary. He drank in the beauty of the sunset. The students drank in the professor's lecture eagerly. He ordered a drink at the bar. She offered me a drink from the fridge. He offered me a drink from the cooler. A refreshing drink was all she needed. She avoided drink at social gatherings. Drink was served at the party, but he declined.
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- French:boire, verre, ...
- German:trinken, Getränk, ...
- Italian:bere, bevanda, ...
- Spanish:beber, bebida, ...
- Portuguese:beber, bebida, ...
- Chinese:喝, 饮料, ...
- Japanese:飲む, 飲み物, ...
- Arabic:شَرِبَ, مَشْرُوب, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁתּוֹת, מַשְׁקֶה, ...
- Russian:пить, напиток, ...
- Ukrainian:пити, напій, ...
- Hindi:पीना, पेय, ...
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